HC Deb 05 July 1990 vol 175 c685W
Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children in Scotland are currently receiving nursery education in state schools; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lang

The provisional number of pupils in education authority nursery schools and departments at September 1989 is 42,269.

The extent and nature of pre-school education is a matter for education authorities.

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