HC Deb 17 May 1984 vol 60 c236W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many graduates with science and technology qualifications have been produced in each of the last 10 years.

Mr. Brooke

The following readily available information relates to higher and first degree graduates from universities in the United Kingdom and first degree graduates from polytechnics in England and Wales with science and technology qualifications in each of the years since 1976 (the first year for which information in respect of all polytechnics became available).

During 1984–85 an additional 60 officers will be employed at ports and airports to reinforce preventive controls of both passengers and freight. In addition a Customs official has been appointed to Pakistan to work closely with the authorities there.