To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what proportion of full-time undergraduates studying at universities in the UK is enrolled on courses leading to a degree in engineering.

To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what proportion of full-time undergraduates studying at universities in the UK is enrolled on courses leading to a degree in engineering.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what steps he is taking to ensure that the level three diploma in Engineering complies with entry requirements for university engineering courses.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what steps he is taking to ensure that the level three diploma in Engineering complies with entry requirements for university engineering courses.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families if he will make a statement on the additional and specialist learning options within the level three diploma in engineering.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families if he will make a statement on the additional and specialist learning options within the level three diploma in engineering.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many schools he estimates will offer (a) the level three engineering diploma and (b) the full range of additional and specialist learning within the level three engineering diploma.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many schools he estimates will offer (a) the level three engineering diploma and (b) the full range of additional and specialist learning within the level three engineering diploma.

To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, how many workers in (a) Eastbourne and (b) East Sussex have received additional training under the Engineering Workforce Development scheme since inception.

To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, how many workers in (a) Eastbourne and (b) East Sussex have received additional training under the Engineering Workforce Development scheme since inception.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what discussions he has had with representatives from universities on the content of the Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what discussions he has had with representatives from universities on the content of the Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.

The Voluntary Vetting Scheme (VVS) is an arrangement designed to prevent states of proliferation concern using the UK as a training ground for their scientists and engineers. It is administered by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and seeks co-operation from universities in identifying postgraduate applicants of proliferation concern. The...

The Voluntary Vetting Scheme (VVS) is an arrangement designed to prevent states of proliferation concern using the UK as a training ground for their scientists and engineers. It is administered by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and seeks co-operation from universities in identifying postgraduate applicants of proliferation concern. The...

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (David Miliband) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The voluntary vetting scheme (VVS) is an arrangement designed to prevent states of proliferation concern using the UK as a training ground for their scientists and engineers. It...

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (David Miliband) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The voluntary vetting scheme (VVS) is an arrangement designed to prevent states of proliferation concern using the UK as a training ground for their scientists and engineers. It...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many workers in Coventry have received additional training under the Engineering Workforce Development scheme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many workers in Coventry have received additional training under the Engineering Workforce Development scheme.

I pay tribute to what the ODA has been able to do—I am chairman of the Cabinet Committee on the Olympics, and have therefore watched progress. We must make sure that progress continues, but projects could not be delivered without the fine service and great skill of British engineers. I...

I pay tribute to what the ODA has been able to do—I am chairman of the Cabinet Committee on the Olympics, and have therefore watched progress. We must make sure that progress continues, but projects could not be delivered without the fine service and great skill of British engineers. I...

This is a great month for engineers and engineering in the UK. We celebrate the 100th birthday of Frank Whittle, the inventor of the jet engine and, crucially, the Olympic Delivery Authority announced yesterday that its first construction project has been delivered on time and on budget under the stewardship...

This is a great month for engineers and engineering in the UK. We celebrate the 100th birthday of Frank Whittle, the inventor of the jet engine and, crucially, the Olympic Delivery Authority announced yesterday that its first construction project has been delivered on time and on budget under the stewardship...

Lords debate on motion to call attention to science teaching. Motion withdrawn. (Debated with Lords motion to take note of the report of the Science and Technology Select Committee on Science Teaching in Schools (HL 257 2005-06)).

Lords debate on motion to call attention to science teaching. Motion withdrawn. (Debated with Lords motion to take note of the report of the Science and Technology Select Committee on Science Teaching in Schools (HL 257 2005-06)).