Thursday, 10 January 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
What Government policy is on the provision of funding for those seeking to gain second degrees; and if he will make a statement.
What definition of academic freedom his Department uses; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the effect that withdrawal of funding for equivalent or lower qualifications will have on lifelong learning.
If he will increase financial support for science in the north-west and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to increase the number of people taking up adult apprenticeships.
When he last met the chief executive of the Learning and Skills Council.
What recent discussions his Department has had on the availability of apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his Department's proposals for funding for the Open university in 2008-09.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement on UK energy policy. Our strategy, as set out in our energy White Paper last year, is designed to achieve two objectives—first, to...
With permission, I should like to make a statement about the business for next week. Monday 14 January—Second Reading of the Education and Skills Bill. Tuesday 15 January—Motion to...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Have you or Mr. Speaker received any notice from the Solicitor-General about a statement to the House on the collapse of the prosecution of Derek...
Mr. Secretary Hutton, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Jacqui Smith, Secretary Hilary Benn, Secretary Hazel Blears, Secretary John Denham and Malcolm...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of preventive health services. I welcome the opportunity to debate preventive medical services. We often debate issues involving the...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of armed forces personnel. I welcome the opportunity to debate issues relating to the men and women of the armed forces. It is common...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Siobhain McDonagh.]
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