Written question asked by Hywel Francis (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2009. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 2009 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

Research and Science

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills (1) what discussions he has had with (a) the Secretary of State for Wales and (b) the Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Education on the results of the recent Universities Research Assessment Exercise; and if he will make a statement;

Answer: My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, has regular meetings with his counterparts in the devolved administrations and relevant Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues including research and science policy, as do his ministerial team and senior officials. Last week the Secretary of State met Jane Hutt the Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills on a visit to the university of Cardiff.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 487 c1903-4W; 255538
Session: 2008-09
Subjects: Devolution Research Science Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk