– in the House of Commons am 10:30 am ar 16 Gorffennaf 2009.
What assessment he has made of the rate of take-up of the automotive assistance scheme.
What recent representations he has received on the future of the Learndirect programme; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of levels of growth in the manufacturing sector in (a) Coventry and (b) the West Midlands.
What recent discussions he has had with the Higher Education Funding Council for England on its funding for London Metropolitan university.
What progress has been made in funding the proposed co-location of the National Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills and the Royal Opera House production campus in Thurrock.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the steel industry on its future prospects.
What steps he is taking to assist students graduating in the summer of 2009 to find employment.
What his latest estimate is of the number of overseas students in universities; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the role of higher education in assisting individuals and businesses during the economic downturn.
If he will bring forward proposals to increase capital funding for further education colleges.
How much funding has been disbursed under the vehicle scrappage scheme to date.
What progress has been made on the automotive assistance programme.
What recent progress his Department has made in securing greater access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
