HC Deb 03 April 1973 vol 854 c87W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children left school in 1971 and 1972; and what is his estimate of the number who will leave school in 1973 and 1974.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The information is as follows:

'000s
1971 79.6
1972 70.4
1973 51.4
1974 82.1

The actual figure for 1972 is not yet available and that given is the latest estimate.