HC Deb 01 February 1968 vol 757 c369W
26. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the percentage of pupils remaining at school beyond the statutory leaving age in the Northern Region at the latest available date; and how this compares with the percentage for England and Wales.

Miss Bacon

In January, 1967, 36.1 per cent. in the Northern Region and 46.6 per cent. in England and Wales.