§ Dr. Summerskillasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many boys and how many girls applied for entry to United Kingdom medical schools during the last year; and what proportions of each sex were accepted.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeWithin the scheme run by the Universities Central Council on Admissions, the figures for entry for the year 1970–71 were as follows:
Boys Girls Applications 6,329 2,642 per cent. per cent. Proportion accepted 29.3 33.3 The source of this information is the UCCA 9th Report, 1970–71. These figures include all home and overseas students except those whose applications were limited to Aberdeen and/or Glasgow Universities. Figures of applications in this latter category are not available.