§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked 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 Thomas36,230 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.