To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what the A List items are of the next EU Council of Ministers meeting he will be attending. (180167)

The next meeting of the Education Council is scheduled for 22 May 2008 which I am due to attend for the UK. A items for the meeting will not be produced until shortly beforehand.

The next meeting of the Competitiveness Council is scheduled for 29-30 May. My hon. Friend the Minister for Science and Innovation (Ian Pearson) is likely to attend for the UK. A items for the meeting will not be produced until shortly beforehand.