HC Deb 16 March 1983 vol 39 cc168-9W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportions of the age groups 22, 23 and 24 years are studying for a second or higher degree.

Mr. Waldegrave

In the academic year 1981–82, 1.1 per cent. of 22-year-olds, 1.0 per cent. of 23-year-olds and 0.8 per cent. of 24-year-olds in Great Britain were on full-time study for postgraduate qualifications.