HC Deb 20 December 1955 vol 547 cc277-8W
31. Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many students are at present attending day-release classes in Scotland; and what proportion this represents of those eligible.

Mr. J. Stuart

During the year ended 31st July, 1955, there were 25,326 students attending day-release classes. Of this number about 15,141 were under 18, which represents 8 per cent. of the estimated number of boys and girls aged 15 to 18 who had left school.