§ Mr. Greenwayasked 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. BrookeThe number of full-time university undergraduate students in Great Britain since 1976–77 are shown in the table:
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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.