§ 38. Mr. Carmichaelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of pupils in Scotland is now continuing at school beyond the age of 15 years; and how this compares with past years.
§ Mr. MillanIn January, 1966, the number of 15 year olds at school was 42.1 per cent, of that age group. This compares with, for example, 28.4 per cent. in 1960 and 33.2 per cent. in 1963. The corresponding figures for 16 year olds in 1960, 1963 and 1966 are 16.4 per cent., 18.7 per cent. and 23 per cent.; and for 17 year olds, 9.9 per cent., 11.3 per cent. and 13.3 percent.