§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children received pre-five education in state schools in Scotland in the academic years 1991–92 and 1992–93; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe number of children attending education authority nursery schools and Departments in Scotland in 1991–92 was 45,238 and in 1992–93, 46,992. This confirms that the year on year rise in children receiving nursery education since 1979 is continuing.