Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the present trend in primary school enrolments; and what projections there are for primary school enrolments in each of the next five years.
§ Dr. MawhinneyPrimary school enrolments have risen steadily over the past five years. Latest projections, however, indicate that there will be a slight decline over the next five years. The figures, at January each year, are as follows:
Actual total enrolment 1986 181,087 1987 181,893 1988 182,499 1989 184,241 1990 185,767
Projected enrolment 1991 185,590 1992 185,030 1993 185,410 1994 185,150 1995 184,280