HC Deb 19 April 1985 vol 77 cc282-3W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what number of students were in full-time statu pupillari in universities in 1976–77 and each succeeding year; and what is his estimate of the number for 1985–86; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brooke

The number of full-time university undergraduate students in Great Britain since 1976–77 are shown in the table:

Thousands
1976–77 222
1977–78 232
1978–79 239
1979–80 245
1980–81 251
1981–82 253
1982–83 250
1983–84 244
*1984–85 241
* Provisional estimate.

Undergraduate numbers are not expected to change significantly in 1985–86.