Thursday, 9 June 2011
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he plans to take to encourage young people to take up careers in engineering and manufacturing.
What steps he is taking to reduce the burden of administration on employers offering to take on apprentices.
How many jobs in low-carbon industries he expects to be created by the actions of the green investment bank.
What steps he is taking to ensure that employment law supports business competitiveness, job creation and sustainable economic growth.
What recent assessment he has made of the level of lending by banks to small businesses.
What steps he plans to take to provide relevant skills to offenders to enable them to find work when they leave prison.
What discussions he has had with representatives of banks on the performance of banks in lending to businesses (a) in Retford and (b) nationally.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect on economic growth of green investment; and if he will make a statement.
What progress has been made on the second round of allocations from the regional growth fund; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to support British manufacturers.
What steps he plans to take to support those affected by job losses at the Tata plant in Scunthorpe.
What steps he is taking to help young unemployed people find apprenticeship places.
What steps he plans to take to target adult learning provision on those who most need support.
By how much on average he expects fees for part-time university courses to change between 2011-12 and 2012-13.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the death of Dr David Kelly and whether an application should be made by me to the High Court for an inquest to be held into...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A( 7 )), That the following provisions shall apply to the Postal Services Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 27...
Consideration of Lords amendments
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 12.
I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 15.
I beg to move, That this House has considered the Munro Report and its implications for child protection. I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the debate, as well as by the number of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(James Duddridge.)
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