§ Mr. McTaggartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated change in numbers of primary pupils outside the education authority sector in Strathclyde region between 1978 and 1985.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe numbers of pupils of primary age in independent and grant-aided schools in Strathclyde, including special schools, in 1978–1980 were as follows:
Independent Grant-aided 1978 2,596 2,267 1979 2,599 2,184 1980 2,466 2,103 Forecasts are not made for future years.
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§ Mr. McTaggartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated change in numbers of primary pupils at education authority schools in Strathclyde region between 1985 and 1995.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe projected number of primary pupils in Strathclyde region in 1995 is not yet available. Projections of primary pupil numbers in education authority schools have been published on a regional basis to 1991, and on a national basis to 2000. The projections are given in SED statistical bulletin No. 7/B2/1981, " Pupil Projections", a copy of which was sent to all Scottish Members and placed in the Library on 14 July.