To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what advertising campaigns his Department has run since its establishment; and what was the (a) date and (b) cost of each. (164504)

The Department is currently undertaking an advertising and promotional campaign to ensure students and parents are aware of the financial support that will be available from April 2008. The campaign was launched on 5 November 2007 and will run through to spring 2008, to meet the information needs at the height of the college application process. £1,707,997 will be spent on advertising.