asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will break down by subjects the number of graduates gaining first degrees in British universities and in public sector institutions for each of the last five years; and what forward projections have been made for the next five years.

The information is given in the table below:

Professor Walter James has been appointed chairman of the National Advisory Council for the Youth Service. Invitations to others to serve have been issued and my right hon. Friend will announce the composition of the council shortly.