§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of science postgraduates who successfully complete their doctorates within British universities have found employment in the United Kingdom within(a) six months and (b) one year for each of the last five years.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe percentage of those gaining science doctorates in 1991 who were in employment at the end of that year was as follows:
Per cent. Biology 76 Physical Sciences 63 Mathematical Sciences 74 Engineering and Technology 78 These statistics are based on a special analysis of the annual "First Destinations Survey of Graduates" carried out by the universities.
Statistics are not available for other years or on the definitions requested.