§ Mr. RookerTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the numbers and percentages of students in higher education undertaking two-year diploma courses and three and four-year degree courses in each of the past 10 years.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe number and percentage of students in higher education in Wales who undertook either a two-year diploma course or a three or four-year degree course in 1992–93 is shown in the following table. Information for years prior to 1992–93 are not readily available and I will write to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.
Full time undergraduate students in Wales, 1992–93 Number Percentage First degree Three years 24,634 52.8 Four years 11,506 24.6 Higher National Diploma Two years 4,085 8.7 Other courses at University of Wales Any length 3,304 7.1 Other courses at other institutions Any length 3,133 6.7 All full time undergraduates 46,662 100.0 Source: FESR & Universities' Statistical Record.