§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many students with (a) electronics, (b) mechanical sciences, (c) science and (d) mathematical qualifications gained entry for further education in Scottish universities in the years 1981 and 1982; what are the latest figures for 1983; and whether he has any information as to how many students with scientific qualifications were refused entry in the same periods.
§ Mr. WaldegraveInformation for entry in 1982 and 1983 is not available.
In respect of 1981, data about undergraduate entrants to Scottish universities with science and mathematical qualifications gained at any school in Great Britain could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. Electronics and mechanical sciences are not recognised school subjects.