HC Deb 22 July 1981 vol 9 c131W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science on what basis he estimates that a decline in the 18-year-old population is to take place within the next few years.

Dr. Boyson

The following information, published in Population Projections 1979–2091—pp 2 No. 11—(HMSO), relates to 18-year-olds in England and Wales as at mid-years.

Year (000's)
1981 813
1982 832
1983 832
1984 813
1985 811
1986 782
1987 787
1988 756