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Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 February 1997. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 February 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
How many of the students beginning courses at Queen's University from Northern Ireland were perceived to be (a) Protestant, (b) Roman Catholic and (c) of other religions in each of the last three years. - Reliable information is not available owing to the high level of non-response to the community background questions.
Answer

Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many of the students beginning courses at Queen's University from Northern Ireland were perceived to be (a) Protestant, (b) Roman Catholic and (c) of other religions in each of the last three years. [15475] Mr. Ancram: Reliable information is not available owing to the high level of non-response to the community background question.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
290 c498W; 15475
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Admissions Higher education Northern Ireland Universities Religion Students Student numbers Queen's University Belfast
Contains statistics
Yes