HC Deb 10 April 1973 vol 854 c274W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many children left school in Wales in 1971 and 1972; and what is his estimate of the numbers likely to leave in 1973 and 1974.

Mr. Peter Thomas

36,230 in 1971 and 37,000 in 1972. It is estimated that about 21,000 pupils will leave school in 1973 and about 37,000 in 1974.