HC Deb 08 March 1972 vol 832 c345W
118. Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now make a statement on the progress made to date towards implementing the increase in the school leaving age.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Regulations to raise the school leaving age to 16 on 1st September, 1972, were laid before Parliament on 1st February. I am satisfied that the preparations which have already been made will enable education authorities to overcome problems without undue difficulty.

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