HC Deb 28 April 1995 vol 258 cc734-5W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people graduated from Scottish higher education institutions with honours either in philosophy or in a joint honours or composite degree involving philosophy in 1994; what proportion of the total number graduating from Scottish higher education this represents; and if he will make a statement. [20901]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

In 1993, the latest year for which information is available, 85 people graduated from Scottish higher education institutions with a degree where philosophy was the main or only subject; this represents 0.5 per cent. of all degree graduates from Scottish higher education institutions in 1993.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many higher education institutions in Scotland currently offer single honours or joint honours degrees in philosophy; what proportion of the total number of higher education institutions in Scotland this represents; and if he will make a statement. [20912]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Out of the 22 higher education institutions in Scotland, six currently offer degree courses in philosophy; this represents a proportion of 27 per cent.

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