To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on his plans to implement a new method of research funding for universities; and whom he has consulted thereon. (89916)

On 13 June, my Department published consultation proposals for the future assessment and funding of higher education research. The proposals are available online at www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations and anyone who wishes to may respond to them. The closing date for responses is 13 October.