HC Deb 05 June 1996 vol 278 cc482-3W
29. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children aged three to five years are currently in education; at what cost; what were the equivalent figures in(a)M 1976 and (b) 1986; and if he will make a statement. [30102]

Mr. Raymond S. Robertson

At September 1994, the total number of children in education in Scotland aged three to five years, inclusive, was 125,720. The equivalent figures for 1976 and 1986 were 118,455 and 117,428 respectively. Information on costs is not available in the form requested.