HC Deb 03 March 1960 vol 618 c156W
78. Commander Kerans

asked the Minister of Education the estimated numbers of school leavers for the years 1960, 1961 and 1962; and by what percentage the number in The Hartlepools is expected to exceed the national average in each of these three years.

Sir D. Eccles

The number of pupils leaving school in England and Wales is expected to rise from 600,000 in 1960 to 680,000 in 1961 and 740,000 in 1962. Precise figures are not available for The Hartlepools.