§ Mr. Clemitsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many young people between the ages of 16 and 19 are released from their employments for educational purposes, either on a day-release or block-release basis; and what percentage of the total number in 243W that age group in employment this figure represents.
§ Mr. Gerry Fowler351,800 young people between 16 and 19 were enrolled at further education establishments in England and Wales in November 1972 on a day-release or block-release basis. It is estimated that this number represents between 20 and 25 per cent. of the total in that age group who were in employment.