Thursday, 24 May 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What representations he has received on the Government's Green Paper on looked-after children.
What the most recent figure is for the average level of graduate debt on leaving university.
If he will take steps to ensure that unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are eligible for free state education until they reach 18 years of age.
How the Government plan to improve the participation of young people in decisions about local facilities following the Green Paper "Youth Matters".
When he next expects to meet representatives of local education authorities in East Anglia to discuss the city academy programme.
What recent steps the Government have taken to ensure the maintenance of capacity in key subjects following the closure of departments in universities; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on funding for extended schools.
Whether he plans to reform personal, social and health education.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of children's funds in supporting vulnerable children.
If he will make a statement on extending further education funding to support 17 to 19 year olds.
The Solicitor-General was asked—
Whether he has discussed with the Minister of State for Justice the constitutional implications of publishing legal advice from Law Officers to the Cabinet.
What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to improve prosecution rates in cases of antisocial behaviour by young people; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of consistency of prosecution policy between the Army Prosecuting Authority and the Crown Prosecution Service.
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Asset to the following Act: Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State to make a statement on the three individuals subject to control orders who have disappeared and whose whereabouts are unknown.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the forthcoming business?
I wish to make a statement about modernising medical careers. In my written statement to the House on 15 May 2007, I announced the plans for making offers in the first round and the principle...
With permission, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the Government's waste strategy for England, which I am publishing today. Each year we generate about 100 million...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Steve McCabe.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Alan Campbell.]
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