§ Mr. ANDERSONasked the President of the Board of Education whether he will give a Return stating the number of boys and girls aged twelve, thirteen, and fourteen, respectively, who were in attendance in elementary schools at the end of the educational year 1913, and at the end of the last educational year.
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Mr. HENDERSONThe following is a Return showing the number of boys and girls, separately, in ordinary public elementary schools, higher elementary schools, certified efficient schools, and special schools in England and Wales, aged twelve, thirteen, and fourteen, respectively, on 31st January, 1913, and 31st January, 1916:
—— 12 and under 13. 13 and under 14. 14 and under 15. 1913. Boys 313,157 218,173 21,651 Girls 309,716 222,466 20,589 1916. Boys 318,214 208,785 14,084 Girls 318,177 228,727 17,149