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To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what steps she is taking to increase the number of women students undertaking (a) further education and (b) higher education in engineering.

Asked by

Helen Southworth (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 March 2005

Reference

432 c850W; 223227

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many higher education institutions offered (a) mathematics (b) physics, (c) biology and (d) chemistry-related degrees in each of the last 10 years. - Inc tables. (Holding answer 28 February 2005).

Asked by

Charles Hendry (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

23 February 2005

For answer on

3 March 2005

Answered on

3 March 2005

Charles Hendry: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many higher education institutions offered (a) mathematics (b) physics, (c) biology and (d) chemistry-related degrees in each of the last 10 years. [218882] Dr. Howells: [holding answer 28 February 2005]: The Department does not specifically collect information on the subjects offered by each HE institution. The available information is taken from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) student record and summarises the number of HE institutions with one or more enrolments at degree level in the given subject. Figures are given in the table. Number of UK HEIs1 with one or more first degree enrolment in the given subjects, 1994/95 to 2003/04 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Physical sciences2 Of which: Academic year Mathematical sciences Total Physics Chemistry 1994/95 90 113 68 83 1995/96 92 115 69 85 1996/97 95 116 68 81 1997/98 97 117 67 78 1998/99 99 115 66 78 1999/2000 95 115 61 77 2000/01 96 115 57 78 2001/02 93 115 55 75 2002/033 107 119 64 83 2003/043 108 120 68 82 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 1 Figures exclude the Open University. 2 Physical sciences includes chemistry, materials science, physics, astronomy, forensic and archaeological studies, geology, ocean sciences and physical geography. 3 Figures for the years up to and including 2001/02 are the number of institutions with one or more first degree enrolment in the subject, based upon a headcount of the students major subject of study. For 2002/03 onwards, the figures are the number of institutions based on a count of students who have been allocated between subjects according to the split between the component parts of their degree. Because of this coverage, the figures for 2002/ 03 and 2003/04 are not comparable to earlier years. Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Number of UK HEIs1 with one or more first degree enrolment in the given subjects, 1994/95 to 2003/04 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Biological sciences2 Academic year Total Of which: biology All subjects 1994/95 114 88 174 1995/96 116 90 173 1996/97 119 90 170 1997/98 119 91 169 1998/99 117 91 164 1999/2000 117 94 164 2000/01 113 96 162 2001/02 114 95 165 2002/033 122 104 165 2003/043 123 111 164 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 1 Figures exclude the Open University. 2 Biological sciences includes biology, botany, zoology, genetics, microbiology, sports science, molecular biology, biophysics, biochemistry and psychology. 3 Figures for the years up to and including 2001/02 are the number of institutions with one or more first degree enrolment in the subject, based upon a headcount of the students major subject of study. For 2002/03 onwards, the figures are the number of institutions based on a count of students who have been allocated between subjects according to the split between the component parts of their degree. Because of this coverage, the figures for 2002/ 03 and 2003/04 are not comparable to earlier years. Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)

Date

3 March 2005

Reference

218882; 431 c1350-1W;431 c1344-5W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the total number of students studying for (a) mathematics (b) physics, (c) biology and (d) chemistry-related degrees was in each of the last 10 years. - Inc tables. (Holding answer 28 February 2005).

Asked by

Charles Hendry (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

23 February 2005

For answer on

3 March 2005

Answered on

3 March 2005

Charles Hendry: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the total number of students studying (a) mathematics (b) physics, (c) biology and (d) chemistry-related degrees was in each of the last 10 years. [218883] Dr. Howells: [holding answer 28 February 2005]: The available information is given in the table. A new method of coding subject was introduced on the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) student record in 2002/03, hence figures for 2002/03 onwards are not directly comparable to earlier years. First degree enrolments to UK HEIs1, 1994/95 to 2003/04 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Physical sciences2 Of which: Academic year Mathematical sciences Total Physics Chemistry 1994/95 15,200 51,730 9,470 15,115 1995/96 14,875 51,930 9,365 14,730 1996/97 15,240 51,915 9,915 14,520 1997/98 15,990 50,725 9,645 14,325 1998/99 15,675 50,220 9,710 14,315 1999/2000 15,635 49,115 9,435 13,615 2000/01 16,090 47,615 9,210 12,755 2001/02 16,190 45,435 8,855 12,160 2002/033 19,690 48,975 9,185 12,200 2003/043 19,810 48,990 9,585 11,815 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 1 Figures exclude the Open University to maintain a consistent time series. 2 Physical sciences includes chemistry, materials science, physics, astronomy, forensic and archaeological studies, geology, ocean sciences and physical geography. 3 Figures are not comparable to earlier years due to a change in the coding methodology for subject of study in 2002/03. Note: Figures are on snapshot basis as at 1 December and are rounded to the nearest 5. Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) First degree enrolments to UK HEIs1, 1994/95 to 2003/04 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Biological sciences2 Academic year Total Of which: biology All subjects 1994/95 49,820 16,880 915,965 1995/96 54,075 17,190 949,865 1996/97 60,265 17,755 968,875 1997/98 65,930 17,100 989,110 1998/99 66,550 17,285 1,001,765 1999/2000 67,625 16,965 1,000,210 2000/01 69,235 16,790 1,023,140 2001/02 70,100 15,985 1,054,390 2002/033 95,340 17,995 1,095,615 2003/043 99,525 18,200 1,131,870 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 1 Figures exclude the Open University to maintain a consistent time series. 2 Biological sciences includes biology, botany, zoology, genetics, microbiology, sports science, molecular biology, biophysics, biochemistry and psychology. 3 Figures are not comparable to earlier years due to a change in the coding methodology for subject of study in 2002/03. Note: Figures are on snapshot basis as at 1 December and are rounded to the nearest 5. Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)

Date

3 March 2005

Reference

218883; 431 c1351-2W;431 c1345-6W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what discussions she has had with the higher education sector concerning the future take-up of courses in (a) mathematics and (b) scientific disciplines; and if she will make a statement.

Asked by

Charles Hendry (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 February 2005

Reference

218881; 431 c936W;431 c932W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what steps she is taking to increase the study of science subjects at (a) GCSE and (b) A-Level; and what incentives are offered to encourage the study of science subjects at university. - Including figures. (Holding answer 16 December 2004).

Asked by

Anthony Steen (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 January 2005

Reference

205543; 429 c199-200W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many science-based departments have closed in universities since 1997. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Adam Price (Plaid Cymru)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2004

Reference

205704; 428 c1718W;428 c1716W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if she will make a statement on the closure of science-based departments at UK universities.

Asked by

Adam Price (Plaid Cymru)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2004

Reference

205701; 428 c1718W;428 c1716W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what action she is taking to maintain the level of provision of science-based courses at universities.

Asked by

Adam Price (Plaid Cymru)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 December 2004

Reference

205689; 428 c1718W;428 c1716W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed closure by Exeter University of its undergraduate chemistry provision on the Government's 10-Year Investment Framework for Science and Innovation.

Asked by

Brian Iddon (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

13 December 2004

Reference

202694; 428 c833W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the impact of closure by Exeter University of its undergraduate chemistry provision on the Government's 10-Year Investment Framework for Science and Innovation; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Ian Gibson (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

13 December 2004

Reference

202899; 428 c833W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the impact on the future supply of school science teachers of the closure of the chemistry department at Exeter University; and if he will make a statement. - Including figures.

Asked by

Robert Key (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 December 2004

Reference

200633; 428 c777-8W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the impact on science research of the closure of the chemistry department at Exeter University; and if she will make a statement.

Asked by

Robert Key (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 December 2004

Reference

200634; 428 c762-3W;428 c708W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans he has to increase the number of students studying science and technology subjects at A level. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by

Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

2 December 2004

Reference

201244; 428 c208W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the career paths open to scientists in higher education; and what plans he has to improve the career opportunities for scientists in higher education. - Inc figures.

Asked by

John Denham (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 November 2004

Reference

195635; 426 c2157W;426 c2163W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on the changes in the numbers of students taking up science courses at (a) university and (b) A level in the last 10 years; and what steps the Government is taking to increase the...

Asked by

Brian Iddon (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 November 2004

Reference

198931; 426 c2156-7W;426 c2162-3W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what discussions he has had with the Royal Society of Chemistry concerning the adequacy of A level mathematics for undergraduate chemists; what plans he has to review the A level mathematics syllabus to place greater emphasis on the needs of...

Asked by

John Denham (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

3 November 2004

Reference

426 c279W; 195636;195637;195638;195639

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many grants of £48,000 or more were made by NESTA in each year since 1998; and if she will make a statement. - Inc table.

Asked by

Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 December 2002

Reference

86376; 396 c348-9W;396 c348W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent representations she has received concerning the funding at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

Asked by

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 April 2002

Reference

48736; 383 c836W;383 c834W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Answered by

Kim Howells (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

5 November 2001

Reference

374 c1-2

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Answered by

Kim Howells (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

5 November 2001

Reference

374 c1-2

House

House of Commons

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