To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what the membership of the Ministerial Science Group is; how frequently the group has met in the last 12 months; and what subjects it has considered. (181724)

I have been asked to reply.

The Ministerial Sub Committee on Productivity, Skills and Employment, which superseded the Sub Committee on Science and Innovation, has responsibility for issues relating to science. Details of the Committee’s membership and terms of reference can be viewed at:

http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/secretariats/committees/edpse.aspx

or in the Library of the House.

Information relating to the proceedings of Cabinet committees, including the number of meetings held and topics discussed is generally not disclosed.