§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the drop-out rate at Scottish universities in each year between 1995–96 and 1999–2000; and if he will make a statement. [74560]
§ Mrs. Liddell[holding answer 4 March 1999]: There are no reliable estimates of the drop-out rate at Scottish universities available. However, methods are being developed to measure progression as part of the current work on Performance Indicators. The first information on progression will be published this summer.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.