§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) how many students from Wales have attended Welsh universities in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement;
(2) how many students from Wales have attended English universities in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe information requested is as follows:
Students domiciled in Wales attending English Universities 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 Undergraduates 5,847 6,092 6,263 Postgraduates 710 675 737 TOTAL 6,557 6,767 7,000
Student domiciled in Wales attending the University of wales 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 Undergraduates 5,167 5,170 5,349 Postgraduates 1,020 1,095 1,081 TOTAL 6,187 6,265 6,430 The figures for the current academic year are not yet available.