HC Deb 08 April 1971 vol 815 cc291-2W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many students are now attending Scottish universities; how many come from English, Welsh or Northern Ireland schools; and how many from schools outside the United Kingdom.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

About 34,900 (including post-graduate students) in the academic session 1969–70. Information about schools previously attended is not

Mr. Gordon Campbell

It is proving difficult to establish the basis of some of the appointments made before the present Government took office, but I hope to let the hon. Member have shortly such figures as can be established.