§ Mr. Carterasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT a breakdown of the present number of secondary school children who attain two or more Advanced levels according to the type of school.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeOf pupils leaving schools in England and Wales during the academic year 1969–70, it is estimated that 77,700 had obtained two or more A-level passes. The breakdown between the various types of school is:
Secondary Modern 600 Technical 1,500 Comprehensive 14,600 Grammar 39,000 Other maintained 1,500 Direct Grant 8,400 Independent recognised as efficient 11,200 Other Independent 900