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Mr. Barry Jones
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the absenteeism rates in Welsh secondary and Welsh primary schools in 1979, 1980 and 1981–82; what action he is taking to reduce absenteeism; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Michael Roberts
The available information is as follows:
| Percentage of Pupils Absent of Census Day* | ||
| Academic Year | Primary Schools | Secondary Schools |
| 1979–80 | 8 | 11 |
| 1980–81 | 8 | 11 |
| 1981–82(Provisional) | 8 | 11 |
| * At September each year; | ||