HC Deb 08 July 1980 vol 988 c112W
51. Mr. Foster

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what are the participation rates of the 16 to 19-year age group in post-school full-time education.

Mr. Macfarlane

13 per cent. of the 16 to 19 age group in England and Wales were in full-time education other than at school during the academic year 1978–79.