My Lords, to ensure that the maximum number of people have the potential to study maths, does the Minister accept that at the ages of 15 and 16 they should have not only GCSE maths tuition but the opportunity to study additional maths? That would then open the future of mathematics for them. What will the Government do to try to ensure that we not only keep the teachers we have but add more teachers with a flair for maths to encourage that vital step forward?

My Lords, to ensure that the maximum number of people have the potential to study maths, does the Minister accept that at the ages of 15 and 16 they should have not only GCSE maths tuition but the opportunity to study additional maths? That would then open the future of mathematics for them. What will the Government do to try to ensure that we not only keep the teachers we have but add more teachers with a flair for maths to encourage that vital step forward?

My Lords, is it not ironic that at a time of such high unemployment, and we in Wales have the highest level of youth unemployment of any country in Britain, many of our manufacturing concerns have to look overseas to recruit people with science and technology capabilities, whereas so many of our own graduates and others with science skills are enticed away from industry into financial institutions in the City and elsewhere? What do the Government have in mind in order to try and ensure that there is adequate information available for young people and, indeed, that enough young people go into science and technology in order to meet the demands?

My Lords, is it not ironic that at a time of such high unemployment, and we in Wales have the highest level of youth unemployment of any country in Britain, many of our manufacturing concerns have to look overseas to recruit people with science and technology capabilities, whereas so many of our own graduates and others with science skills are enticed away from industry into financial institutions in the City and elsewhere? What do the Government have in mind in order to try and ensure that there is adequate information available for young people and, indeed, that enough young people go into science and technology in order to meet the demands?

What estimate he has of the number of graduates with professional science and engineering qualifications employed in industry in Wales at the latest available date. - Reliable estimates are not available.

What estimate he has of the number of graduates with professional science and engineering qualifications employed in industry in Wales at the latest available date. - Reliable estimates are not available.

What plans he has to develop regional technology centres to establish delivery mechanisms for innovation and technology transfer and offer specific services to small and medium-sized enterprises in Wales.

What plans he has to develop regional technology centres to establish delivery mechanisms for innovation and technology transfer and offer specific services to small and medium-sized enterprises in Wales.

If he will make it his policy to develop a National Technology Strategy for Wales.

If he will make it his policy to develop a National Technology Strategy for Wales.

How much has been allocated to and how much has been spent of the Welsh Development Agency's technology growth fund budget, in each of the last four years & list projects which have been funded from the Welsh Development Agency's technology growth fund budget in each of last 3 years...

How much has been allocated to and how much has been spent of the Welsh Development Agency's technology growth fund budget, in each of the last four years & list projects which have been funded from the Welsh Development Agency's technology growth fund budget in each of last 3 years...

If he will list the Faraday centres established to date in Wales. - Inc fact that at present there are no Faraday centres in the UK.

If he will list the Faraday centres established to date in Wales. - Inc fact that at present there are no Faraday centres in the UK.

If he will make it his policy to require Faraday centres to operate as a network, to include other research and technology organisations and to provide a full service of assistance with innovation; & what steps are being undertaken by DTI to enhance status, role & capability of intermediate organisations...

If he will make it his policy to require Faraday centres to operate as a network, to include other research and technology organisations and to provide a full service of assistance with innovation; & what steps are being undertaken by DTI to enhance status, role & capability of intermediate organisations...

How much funding is currently allocated by his Department towards long-term research programmes for research and technology organisations; and if he will list the research and technology organisations currently given funding for such research. - Inc figures & list.

How much funding is currently allocated by his Department towards long-term research programmes for research and technology organisations; and if he will list the research and technology organisations currently given funding for such research. - Inc figures & list.

What efforts are being undertaken by his Department to attract more scientists and technologists into the senior ranks of the Civil Service.

What efforts are being undertaken by his Department to attract more scientists and technologists into the senior ranks of the Civil Service.

What proportion of his science budget is spent in Wales, Scotland and England, respectively. - Inc figures.

What proportion of his science budget is spent in Wales, Scotland and England, respectively. - Inc figures.

When he last met representatives from (a) Save British Science and (b) the National Conference of University Professors to discuss the teaching of science within the education system.

When he last met representatives from (a) Save British Science and (b) the National Conference of University Professors to discuss the teaching of science within the education system.

To comment on the progress made towards modifying career opportunities for scientific researchers following the publication of the first report from the Education, Science and Arts Committee on Science Policy: the European Dimension in December 1990. - This report is currently under consideration by Govt & response will be made...

To comment on the progress made towards modifying career opportunities for scientific researchers following the publication of the first report from the Education, Science and Arts Committee on Science Policy: the European Dimension in December 1990. - This report is currently under consideration by Govt & response will be made...

When he next intends to meet representatives of the Association of Researchers in Medicine and Science Ltd to discuss the career structures of scientific researchers.

When he next intends to meet representatives of the Association of Researchers in Medicine and Science Ltd to discuss the career structures of scientific researchers.

Whether he will make it his policy (a) to offer accreditation to scientific researchers with a proven track record and (b) to reallocate funding in accordance with the development of a national career structure for scientific researchers.

Whether he will make it his policy (a) to offer accreditation to scientific researchers with a proven track record and (b) to reallocate funding in accordance with the development of a national career structure for scientific researchers.

To comment on current UK involvement in, & future financial commitment to international thermonuclear experimental reactor, next European Torus & compact ignition Tokamak fusion reactor projects.

To comment on current UK involvement in, & future financial commitment to international thermonuclear experimental reactor, next European Torus & compact ignition Tokamak fusion reactor projects.

Are there any plans to meet Ministers for Planning & Environment of Soviet Union to discuss opportunities for sale of environmental clean-up & pollution abatement technology developed in UK. (Holding answer 19 Jan 1990).

Are there any plans to meet Ministers for Planning & Environment of Soviet Union to discuss opportunities for sale of environmental clean-up & pollution abatement technology developed in UK. (Holding answer 19 Jan 1990).

Whether position taken by Govt in their vote with consensus on UN General Assembly resolution 43/61 in Dec 1988 remains policy of HMG.

Whether position taken by Govt in their vote with consensus on UN General Assembly resolution 43/61 in Dec 1988 remains policy of HMG.

What proportion of DES science budget is spent in Wales, Scotland & England, respectively. (Failed OPQ).

What proportion of DES science budget is spent in Wales, Scotland & England, respectively. (Failed OPQ).

How many undergraduate courses in arts & science subjects are taught wholly or partly through the medium of Welsh in the University of Wales; & to list such subjects, with colleges at which they are taught & nos of students registered under each subject in each college - Incl table

How many undergraduate courses in arts & science subjects are taught wholly or partly through the medium of Welsh in the University of Wales; & to list such subjects, with colleges at which they are taught & nos of students registered under each subject in each college - Incl table