Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Mark Pritchard (Conservative). It was answered on Thursday, 12 January 2006 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

University/Industry Links

Question: Is the Minister aware of the excellent work of the university of Wolverhampton and its relationship with RAF Cosford and the Defence college of aeronautical engineering? If so, will he have words with his colleagues in the Ministry of Defence and ensure that the ongoing defence training review does not move defence training and valuable engineering jobs, skills and training from Shropshire to Wales? May I offer a refuge in Shropshire?

Answer: I am aware of the initiative to which the hon. Gentleman refers. The fact that the Government have introduced the higher education innovation fund, and sequentially increased the funding from £77 million to £187 million and now to £238 million, has substantially helped such projects. If the hon. Gentleman wants to contact me with his specific concerns about the Ministry of Defence, I will of course talk to colleagues.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 441 c406-7
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Defence Industry Higher education Universities Training University of Wolverhampton
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk