§ Mr. HallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many(a) primary and (b) secondary pupils (i) were permanently excluded from school in 1995–96 and (ii) had fixed-term exclusions; and how many of those in (i) returned to mainstream education. [5587]
§ Mr. Raymond S. Robertson[holding answer 25 November 1996]Information on the number of primary and secondary pupils who were excluded from school on a fixed term—temporary—basis is not available. Nor is information on the number of pupils permanently excluded who returned to mainstream education.
The most recent available information, consistent with that set out in the report on attendance and absence in Scottish schools, 1994–95, published by the audit unit of HM inspectors of schools, is set out in the table.
Number of pupils permanently excluded from schools in 1994–95 Number of half days of temporary exclusions from schools from January to July 1995 Primary pupils 47 20,115 Secondary pupils 296 157,958