To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people aged between 50 years and State Pension age were working (a) without a level 2 qualification, (b) with a work-limiting health condition and (c) without a level 2 qualification and with a work-limiting health condition in (i)...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people aged between 50 years and State Pension age were working (a) without a level 2 qualification, (b) with a work-limiting health condition and (c) without a level 2 qualification and with a work-limiting health condition in (i)...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the requisite National Vocational Qualification level is for Jobcentre Plus advisers working with clients in receipt of incapacity benefits; whether the minimum qualification level must be in a relevant subject; and whether qualification requirements will be reviewed as part...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the requisite National Vocational Qualification level is for Jobcentre Plus advisers working with clients in receipt of incapacity benefits; whether the minimum qualification level must be in a relevant subject; and whether qualification requirements will be reviewed as part...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what percentage of young people (a) starting and (b) completing the New Deal for Young People have lacked basic skills.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what percentage of young people (a) starting and (b) completing the New Deal for Young People have lacked basic skills.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what estimate she has made of the number of looked after children who achieved five or more high grade passes (A-C) in each year between 1997 and 2004. - Table given for 2000 to 2003.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what estimate she has made of the number of looked after children who achieved five or more high grade passes (A-C) in each year between 1997 and 2004. - Table given for 2000 to 2003.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 17th January 2005, 429 c809-10W, on autism, if she will list the practical proposals for strengthening teacher training in special educational needs and disability issues referred to; what the timescale for their implementation is; and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 17th January 2005, 429 c809-10W, on autism, if she will list the practical proposals for strengthening teacher training in special educational needs and disability issues referred to; what the timescale for their implementation is; and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, for what the annual £125 million Transformation Fund announced in the Pre-Budget Report will be allocated from 2006.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, for what the annual £125 million Transformation Fund announced in the Pre-Budget Report will be allocated from 2006.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many staff skilled in mediation are employed by CAFCASS.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many staff skilled in mediation are employed by CAFCASS.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, whether teachers and support staff will be trained to a nationally agreed level to ensure that special educational needs pupils in mainstream schools receive a similar level of expertise in assessment and teaching to that which they would receive in...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, whether teachers and support staff will be trained to a nationally agreed level to ensure that special educational needs pupils in mainstream schools receive a similar level of expertise in assessment and teaching to that which they would receive in...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what qualifications in childcare are necessary (a) to be a registered childminder, (b) to work in a day nursery, (c) to work in a nursery school or class and (d) to work in a pre-school play group; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what qualifications in childcare are necessary (a) to be a registered childminder, (b) to work in a day nursery, (c) to work in a nursery school or class and (d) to work in a pre-school play group; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans he has to introduce requirements for qualifications for those working in early years settings; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans he has to introduce requirements for qualifications for those working in early years settings; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the requirements are for pre-school assistants to be able to work in pre-schools; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the requirements are for pre-school assistants to be able to work in pre-schools; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many nursery managers are qualified to NVQ level 3 or above.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many nursery managers are qualified to NVQ level 3 or above.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what qualifications are required of Connexions personal advisers who give drugs counselling to clients. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 12 February 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what qualifications are required of Connexions personal advisers who give drugs counselling to clients. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 12 February 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what proportion of Connexions personal advisers within each area partnership are qualified to give guidance on all advisory services. - Inc fact that we do not collect information in the form requested.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what proportion of Connexions personal advisers within each area partnership are qualified to give guidance on all advisory services. - Inc fact that we do not collect information in the form requested.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what proportion of Connexions' personal advisers within each area partnership have (a) a Qualification in Careers Guidance, (b) NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance, including specified units and (c) a Diploma in Careers Guidance. - Inc fact that department...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what proportion of Connexions' personal advisers within each area partnership have (a) a Qualification in Careers Guidance, (b) NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance, including specified units and (c) a Diploma in Careers Guidance. - Inc fact that department...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what safeguards exist to ensure that young people are given in-depth advice only by properly qualified Connexions personal advisers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what safeguards exist to ensure that young people are given in-depth advice only by properly qualified Connexions personal advisers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what qualifications and training Connexions' personal advisers are expected to have on (a) working with young offenders and (b) health matters; and what proportion are trained to this level within each area partnership. - Inc fact that detailed information on...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what qualifications and training Connexions' personal advisers are expected to have on (a) working with young offenders and (b) health matters; and what proportion are trained to this level within each area partnership. - Inc fact that detailed information on...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on Sure Start badged higher education and further education courses.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on Sure Start badged higher education and further education courses.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what qualifications and expertise Connexions personal advisers have in dealing with young people suffering from mental distress.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what qualifications and expertise Connexions personal advisers have in dealing with young people suffering from mental distress.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many and what proportion of the total number of Connexions personal advisers possess an NVQ Level 4, or equivalent, in (a) careers, (b) youth work, (c) social work and (d) other relevant disciplines. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many and what proportion of the total number of Connexions personal advisers possess an NVQ Level 4, or equivalent, in (a) careers, (b) youth work, (c) social work and (d) other relevant disciplines. - Inc table.