To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he intends to take to improve independent evaluation of compliance with Government economic targets. (Failed OPQ)

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he intends to take to improve independent evaluation of compliance with Government economic targets. (Failed OPQ)

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, when the Students' Charter was last revised; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, when the Students' Charter was last revised; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what research he has collated into the relative cost-effectiveness of public expenditure on (a) improving basic skills, (b) achieving level 2 qualifications, (c) achieving level 3 qualifications and (d) achieving level 4 qualifications. - Including ref to Education and Skills:...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what research he has collated into the relative cost-effectiveness of public expenditure on (a) improving basic skills, (b) achieving level 2 qualifications, (c) achieving level 3 qualifications and (d) achieving level 4 qualifications. - Including ref to Education and Skills:...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what progress has been made in formulating viable measures for the attainment by pupils of soft key skills.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what progress has been made in formulating viable measures for the attainment by pupils of soft key skills.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how he will define the qualifying breadth of a qualification at Level 2 to which an entitlement to free tuition will be attached. - Includes ref to Cm 5810 "21st Century Skills; Realising Our Potential".

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how he will define the qualifying breadth of a qualification at Level 2 to which an entitlement to free tuition will be attached. - Includes ref to Cm 5810 "21st Century Skills; Realising Our Potential".

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will report progress in preparing a single measure of research excellence on the basis of collaboration between university departments and external partners.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will report progress in preparing a single measure of research excellence on the basis of collaboration between university departments and external partners.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, on what timescale he will introduce good practice frameworks for teaching and learning providers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, on what timescale he will introduce good practice frameworks for teaching and learning providers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what information he collates on the relative performance at undergraduate level of students (a) with GCE A-level qualifications, (b) with GNVQ or equivalent vocational qualifications, (c) with advanced modern apprenticeships, (d) with overseas qualifications and (e) with other qualifications.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what information he collates on the relative performance at undergraduate level of students (a) with GCE A-level qualifications, (b) with GNVQ or equivalent vocational qualifications, (c) with advanced modern apprenticeships, (d) with overseas qualifications and (e) with other qualifications.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to his Written Ministerial Statement of 15th May, 2003, 405 c13WS, on school budgets, what plans he has to issue guidance to local education authorities in connection with those obligations (a) to meet requirements under health and safety legislation...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to his Written Ministerial Statement of 15th May, 2003, 405 c13WS, on school budgets, what plans he has to issue guidance to local education authorities in connection with those obligations (a) to meet requirements under health and safety legislation...

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on mental health services.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on mental health services.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what research studies are available to her Department on the educational value added of higher education courses, classified by type of secondary school attended by the student and broken down into (a) independent schools, (b) state grammar schools, (c) other...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what research studies are available to her Department on the educational value added of higher education courses, classified by type of secondary school attended by the student and broken down into (a) independent schools, (b) state grammar schools, (c) other...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much HEFCE funding of research will be diverted from university departments graded (a) at 4 and (b) below 4 annually to finance enhanced payments for departments graded at 5 or above. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much HEFCE funding of research will be diverted from university departments graded (a) at 4 and (b) below 4 annually to finance enhanced payments for departments graded at 5 or above. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what actions he is taking in conjunction with the Higher Education Funding Council for England to monitor the value added by higher education institutions, with particular reference to in-course assessment. - (Holding answer 24 March 2003).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what actions he is taking in conjunction with the Higher Education Funding Council for England to monitor the value added by higher education institutions, with particular reference to in-course assessment. - (Holding answer 24 March 2003).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the annual cost of compliance with access regulation requirements falling on the higher education sector. (Info in Library Dep 03/709).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the annual cost of compliance with access regulation requirements falling on the higher education sector. (Info in Library Dep 03/709).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans he has to reflect greater selectivity in the research authorities of the higher education sector, with particular reference to those rating above 5.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans he has to reflect greater selectivity in the research authorities of the higher education sector, with particular reference to those rating above 5.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many further education colleges are subject to special measures by the Learning Skills Council as a result of unfavourable inspection reports; and in how many cases in the past 12 months they have intended to replace college management. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many further education colleges are subject to special measures by the Learning Skills Council as a result of unfavourable inspection reports; and in how many cases in the past 12 months they have intended to replace college management. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what his response was to recent representations on targets connected with (a) the implementation of asset management plans by local educational authorities and (b) the rewording of substantial school repair projects.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what his response was to recent representations on targets connected with (a) the implementation of asset management plans by local educational authorities and (b) the rewording of substantial school repair projects.