What steps his Department plans to take to increase the number of women in the workplace.

In how many months net lending to businesses has (a) increased and (b) fallen since January 2011.

What support his Department is providing to the life sciences sector.

What assessment he has made of the need for business certainty for firms to secure investment and long-term growth.

What recent assessment he has made of the effects of his reforms to higher education and student fees; and if he will make a statement.

What assessment he has made of the effect of the regional growth fund on job creation in the north-west.

What discussions he has had with Royal Mail regarding its privatisation; and if he will make a statement.

What the tobacco industry exports which created 2% of Egypt’s sovereign debt owed to UK Export Finance were used for; when those exports were made; and whether they were to the Government...

What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the development of the Government’s strategic defence review.

What assessment he has made of the effect on consumer behaviour of Government advice on debt.

What steps he has taken to raise awareness of export support services among small and medium-sized enterprises.

What proportion of new over-18 apprenticeships have been taken by people in existing employment since May 2010.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.