Thursday, 26 July 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps the Government plan to take to improve outcomes for children in care.
What steps his Department is taking to raise standards in secondary schools.
If he will remove the right of schools and parents to absent children from sex and relationship education within personal, health and social education; and if he will make a statement.
How many children and families have been supported by Sure Start in York since the programme's inception.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the closure of language units attached to mainstream schools; and if he will ensure that full consultation with affected parties is required before...
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the progress made on the Government's 10-year strategy on science and innovation published in 2004.
What recent discussions he has had on an online national qualifications record system.
What support is available for adults in need of advice on career opportunities.
If he will make a statement on the Government's support for technology transfer arrangements.
What change there has been in the number of adult learning courses in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the take-up of vocational training.
What steps he is taking to promote closer partnerships in teaching and research between English and Chinese universities.
May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the business of the House following the recess?
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007...
With your permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement. Two weeks ago my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State set out how the new Department for Children, Schools and Families...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Can you tell me whether either you or Mr. Speaker have had any indication from Ministers about a policy for distributing White Papers to Members? I refer...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Siobhain McDonagh.]
For the second time, I present a petition about a matter that I raised during the debate on the Adjournment. My friend the hon. Member for Vauxhall (Kate Hoey) also raised it. The hon. Member...
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of my constituency and many thousands of people from further afield, who are concerned that England has no public holiday to celebrate...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Blizzard.]
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