To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what (a) crtieria and (b) timescale he has set for assessing the effects of the proposed East End of London HighTech Hub in terms of (i) jobs created, (ii) level of exports and (iii) other factors.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what (a) crtieria and (b) timescale he has set for assessing the effects of the proposed East End of London HighTech Hub in terms of (i) jobs created, (ii) level of exports and (iii) other factors.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what responsibilities his Department has for the development of technical standards for industry; and in which fora of technical standards development his Department participates.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what responsibilities his Department has for the development of technical standards for industry; and in which fora of technical standards development his Department participates.

Letter dated 10/12/2010 from Mark Prisk MP to Adrian Bailey MP regarding advanced manufacturing growth review. Inc 3 docs.

Letter dated 10/12/2010 from Mark Prisk MP to Adrian Bailey MP regarding advanced manufacturing growth review. Inc 3 docs.

Letter dated 13/12/2010 from Gregory Barker MP to Tim Yeo MP, Chair of the Energy and Climate Change Committee, regarding the microgeneration strategy consultation. Includes consultation paper. 61 p.

Letter dated 13/12/2010 from Gregory Barker MP to Tim Yeo MP, Chair of the Energy and Climate Change Committee, regarding the microgeneration strategy consultation. Includes consultation paper. 61 p.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps his Department is taking to increase the number of (a) specialist technology teachers and (b) primary class teachers with technology training.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps his Department is taking to increase the number of (a) specialist technology teachers and (b) primary class teachers with technology training.

Table showing Scientific advisory committees currently advising the Government sources; information on or explanations of their function, and the descriptor of any proposed reform. 12 p.

Table showing Scientific advisory committees currently advising the Government sources; information on or explanations of their function, and the descriptor of any proposed reform. 12 p.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how much funding his Department plans to allocate to support the proposed East End of London High Tech Hub in each of the next four years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how much funding his Department plans to allocate to support the proposed East End of London High Tech Hub in each of the next four years.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on traffic congestion at the Dartford crossing.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on traffic congestion at the Dartford crossing.

I am grateful for that intervention. In principle, I accept that there should be a further crossing over the Thames. The big issue is, of course, where that crossing should be. It is a classic case of nimbyism. I do not think anyone here would hold their hand up and...

I am grateful for that intervention. In principle, I accept that there should be a further crossing over the Thames. The big issue is, of course, where that crossing should be. It is a classic case of nimbyism. I do not think anyone here would hold their hand up and...

My understanding is that by introducing free-flow technology, of course, there would be an increase in capacity on the crossing. However, that would give only a one-off increase of approximately 20%. In recent years, the volume of traffic using the crossing has increased exponentially. Does my hon. Friend agree that...

My understanding is that by introducing free-flow technology, of course, there would be an increase in capacity on the crossing. However, that would give only a one-off increase of approximately 20%. In recent years, the volume of traffic using the crossing has increased exponentially. Does my hon. Friend agree that...

It is a pleasure and an honour to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Mr Rosindell. What an ironic coincidence it is that you are chairing a debate on a matter that is so important in your constituency, a part of the world that I know well. I...

It is a pleasure and an honour to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Mr Rosindell. What an ironic coincidence it is that you are chairing a debate on a matter that is so important in your constituency, a part of the world that I know well. I...

Bexley residents are much closer to the bridge and the tunnel than many others, but they do not have a discount scheme. Will they be included in the Minister's thoughts?

Bexley residents are much closer to the bridge and the tunnel than many others, but they do not have a discount scheme. Will they be included in the Minister's thoughts?

They are certainly included in my thoughts—my hon. Friend uses a good piece of terminology. I am more than willing to look at that, but if I take the discount away from some and give it to others, I will get just as many complaints from the other side. I...

They are certainly included in my thoughts—my hon. Friend uses a good piece of terminology. I am more than willing to look at that, but if I take the discount away from some and give it to others, I will get just as many complaints from the other side. I...