§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, further to his written answer of 2 November, he will describe further the disruptive effect on final year courses, in view of the number of pupils likely to be involved.
§ Dr. BoysonThe question appears to assume that few pupils would be affected. I believe, on the contrary, that such a change in the law on school leaving would lead to increasing numbers of young people seeking offers of employment; and to disaffection among those forced to remain at school. If, during the fifth
£000 School meals School transport School milk West Yorkshire— Bradford … … … … … 4,497 849 110 Calderdale … … … … … 2,067 440 100 Kirklees … … … … … 2,771 298 72 Leeds … … … … … 5,918 1,299 174 Wakefield … … … … … 2,789 523 129 Total … … … … … 18,042 3,409 585 Greater Manchester— Bolton … … … … … 2,617 313 111 Bury … … … … … 1,461 160 59 Manchester … … … … … 5,531 1,072 116 Oldham … … … … … 1,890 204 45 Rochdale … … … … … 2,044 235 68 Salford … … … … … 2,450 232 107 Stockport … … … … … 2,312 349 106 Tameside … … … … … 2,076 263 109 Trafford … … … … … 2,232 295 64 Wigan … … … … … 2,963 307 76 Total … … … … … 25,576 3,430 861