HC Deb 25 July 1990 vol 177 c329W
Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children received pre-five education in Scottish state schools during sessions(a) 1988–89 and (b) 1989–90; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lang

[holding answer 24 July 1990]: There were 40,855 and 42,269 children in education authority nursery schools or departments in 1988–89 and 1989–90 respectively.