§ Mr. Waltersasked the Secretary of Sate for Education and Science (1) from information available from international sources, what the percentage increase has been since 1958–59 in the number undergoing full-time education in the Netherlands; and how this compares with the percentage increase during the same period in England and Wales;
(2) from information available from international sources, what has been the percentage increase in the number undergoing full-time education in Belgium since 1958–59; and how this compares with the percentage increase during the same period in England and Wales;
(3) from information available from international sources, what has been the percentage increase in the number undergoing full-time education in Italy since 1958–59; and how this compares with the percentage increase during the same period in England and Wales;
(4) from information available from international sources, what has been the percentage increase in the number undergoing full-time education in West Germany since 1958–59; and how this compares with the percentage increase during the same period in England and Wales;
(5) from information available from international sources, what has been the percentage increase in the number undergoing full-time education in France since 1958–59; and how this compares with the percentage increase during the same period in England and Wales;
221W(6) from information available from international sources, what has been the percentage increase in the number undergoing full-time education in the European Economic Community since 1958–59; and how this compares with the percentage increase during the same period in England and Wales;
(7) from information available from international sources, what has been the percentage increase in the number undergoing full-time education in Luxembourg since 1958–59; and how this compares with the percentage increase during the same period in England and Wales.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeInternational comparisons are not readily available in the exact form requested. The following table shows the percentage increases between 1955 and 1967 in full-time and part-time enrolments as given in the U.N.E.S.C.O. Statistical Year Book for 1969. First and second level figures include all years of compulsory education.
The education systems of the various countries have salient differences which can affect the comparability of these figures. Care must be exercised in any use made of them.
First and second level Third level West Germany 16 138 France 34 217 Italy 26 170 Netherlands 20 152 Belgium 39 .. Luxembourg 37 724 European Economic Community 26 174* England and Wales 15 207 .. Not available. * Excluding Belgium.