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 (i) 2004-05 and (ii) 2005-06.

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 (i) 2004-05 and (ii) 2005-06.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what funding he proposes to allocate from the science budget for the Government's science cities initiative.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what funding he proposes to allocate from the science budget for the Government's science cities initiative.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much money has been allocated to (a) Newcastle University and (b) Northumbria University from the Scientific Research Infrastructure Programme; and what the purpose was of each investment. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much money has been allocated to (a) Newcastle University and (b) Northumbria University from the Scientific Research Infrastructure Programme; and what the purpose was of each investment. - Inc figures.

If he will place in the Library the Inland Revenue guidance on capital allowances for research and development; if he will outline the circumstances under which expenditure on the development of a specific product or technique qualifies for such allowance; if he will outline the legal or administrative source for...

If he will place in the Library the Inland Revenue guidance on capital allowances for research and development; if he will outline the circumstances under which expenditure on the development of a specific product or technique qualifies for such allowance; if he will outline the legal or administrative source for...

What funds have been allocated within the Defence Research Agency to the setting up of dual-use technology centres; and what is now the programme of inauguration of such centres, and their location. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of Defence Research Agency.

What funds have been allocated within the Defence Research Agency to the setting up of dual-use technology centres; and what is now the programme of inauguration of such centres, and their location. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of Defence Research Agency.

If he will list the projects approved under, and the regional distribution of expenditure incurred within the carrier technology programme since its inception.

If he will list the projects approved under, and the regional distribution of expenditure incurred within the carrier technology programme since its inception.

What are the reasons for the closure of the advanced technology programme and support for innovation; and what evaluation of these programmes was carried out before their closure.

What are the reasons for the closure of the advanced technology programme and support for innovation; and what evaluation of these programmes was carried out before their closure.

Pursuant to 239 c204W, if he will explain the original reasons for the suspension of the exceptional projects scheme and for the extension of the suspension to 30th June 1994; for how many years the scheme was in operation; and how many projects there were and with how much expenditure...

Pursuant to 239 c204W, if he will explain the original reasons for the suspension of the exceptional projects scheme and for the extension of the suspension to 30th June 1994; for how many years the scheme was in operation; and how many projects there were and with how much expenditure...

If he will list all his schemes and services for the promotion of environmental technology that are current together with the expenditure on, and projects supported by, each scheme or service estimated up to 1st April. - Inc ref to 234 c149W.

If he will list all his schemes and services for the promotion of environmental technology that are current together with the expenditure on, and projects supported by, each scheme or service estimated up to 1st April. - Inc ref to 234 c149W.

Pursuant to 234 c612W, will DTI maintain post of chief adviser on science and technology; and to which official DTI intends Innovation Unit to report.

Pursuant to 234 c612W, will DTI maintain post of chief adviser on science and technology; and to which official DTI intends Innovation Unit to report.

What were the resources allocated to each of his laboratories and agencies in 1992-93 and 1993-94 in both cash and standard prices; and what resources were allocated to the central scientific advice functions in each year on a similar basis. - Inc figs.

What were the resources allocated to each of his laboratories and agencies in 1992-93 and 1993-94 in both cash and standard prices; and what resources were allocated to the central scientific advice functions in each year on a similar basis. - Inc figs.

To comment on the distribution of funds between countries and projects in the 4th Framework Programme for Research and Development of the European Union.

To comment on the distribution of funds between countries and projects in the 4th Framework Programme for Research and Development of the European Union.

If he will publish a table updating the information and showing the changes from table 3.19.1 of the Annual Review of Government Funded research in the light of the recent public expenditure statement.

If he will publish a table updating the information and showing the changes from table 3.19.1 of the Annual Review of Government Funded research in the light of the recent public expenditure statement.

What contracts for technical and technological advice and research have been placed with external consultants since 1st April 1992; what was the total cost; and which such research was commissioned from agencies outside the United Kingdom. - Disproportionate cost.

What contracts for technical and technological advice and research have been placed with external consultants since 1st April 1992; what was the total cost; and which such research was commissioned from agencies outside the United Kingdom. - Disproportionate cost.

What have been the total numbers of A level entrants in (a) physics, (b) chemistry, (c) biology, (d) mathematics and (e) other or combined sciences in each year since 1988; and what was the total number of entrants to those subjects each year as a percentage of A level entrants...

What have been the total numbers of A level entrants in (a) physics, (b) chemistry, (c) biology, (d) mathematics and (e) other or combined sciences in each year since 1988; and what was the total number of entrants to those subjects each year as a percentage of A level entrants...

What has been the number of GCSE entrants in (a) physics, (b) chemistry, (c) biology, (d) mathematics and (e) combined sciences in each year since 1989; and what has been the total number of entrants in those subjects each year as a percentage of the total entrants in all subjects....

What has been the number of GCSE entrants in (a) physics, (b) chemistry, (c) biology, (d) mathematics and (e) combined sciences in each year since 1989; and what has been the total number of entrants in those subjects each year as a percentage of the total entrants in all subjects....

What are his current plans for the future of the Faraday centres programme. - Includes ref to Depts evidence to Science & Technology Select Committee (HL) on 20 January 1993 (HL50 1992/93).

What are his current plans for the future of the Faraday centres programme. - Includes ref to Depts evidence to Science & Technology Select Committee (HL) on 20 January 1993 (HL50 1992/93).

Whether his inquiry into United Kingdom output of, and trade in, environmental and clean technology industry has been completed; and if he will place its conclusions in the Library.

Whether his inquiry into United Kingdom output of, and trade in, environmental and clean technology industry has been completed; and if he will place its conclusions in the Library.

Pursuant to his Answer of 18th February, 219 c300-4W, about the framework research and development programmes what were the values in £ sterling of the payments shown in Table B and C at the time the payments were made. - Includes tables.

Pursuant to his Answer of 18th February, 219 c300-4W, about the framework research and development programmes what were the values in £ sterling of the payments shown in Table B and C at the time the payments were made. - Includes tables.