HC Deb 03 February 1967 vol 740 c175W
Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will state the number of pupils at secondary schools in England and Wales during the years 1965 and 1966, respectively, and the estimated number in 1967.

Mr. Crosland

The figures for January, 1965 and 1966 are 2,819,000 and 2,817,000 respectively. The estimate for January, 1967 is 2,807,000.