To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of graduates in Scotland gained a permanent home employment by 31 December after graduation in 1988–89 and in 1990–91.

Fifty-seven per cent. of those graduating in 1988–89 were in or had firm offers of employment by 31 December 1989. Of those graduating in 1990–91, 46 per cent. were in or had offers of such employment by 31 December 1991.