HC Deb 29 February 1984 vol 55 c216W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many pupils gained O-level or A-level Russian in 1970, 1975, 1980 and 1983; and how many teachers of Russian there are in schools in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The following available information refers to candidates who entered GCE examinations conducted by the Welsh joint education committee:

Examination achievements: Russian
Number
1970* 1975† 1980† 1983†
"O" level 54 39 24 21
"A" level 16 11 7 6
* Passes.
† Grades A to E.

There are seven teachers of the Russian language in maintained schools in Wales in the current academic year.

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