To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the timetable is for the introduction of specialised diplomas; and if he will make a statement. (130874)

We have met the milestones for development of the new diploma qualifications that we published in the 14-19 Education and Skills Implementation Plan (DfES 2037-2005DCL-EN). This means that we are on track for Diploma courses to be provided for the first time from September 2008.