– in the House of Commons am 2:30 pm ar 26 Ionawr 2009.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the educational testing and assessment regime.
What steps he plans to take to increase the number of apprenticeships for 16 and 17- year-olds.
What plans he has to rebuild and refurbish secondary schools in Bury.
What his Department's budget for apprenticeships for 14 to 16-year-olds is for 2009-10.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the examination regime for AS-levels and A-levels.
What recent estimate he has made of the incidence of child abuse.
How many schools in the east midlands have applied for trust status.
What plans he has to allocate funds to the provision of youth services in Derbyshire.
If he will bring forward proposals for the funding of youth facilities to ensure their long-term stability; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a personal statement. I am grateful to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for his fair and accurate report and to the Committee on Standards...