To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what the engagements of the Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education were for (a) 5 , (b) 6 and (c) 7 November 2007; who he was scheduled to meet; to whom invitations were issued; what issues were discussed at each meeting; which officials travelled with him on those dates; what transport was used; and which hon. and right hon. Members were informed that he would be visiting their constituencies. (178643)

[holding answer 29 January 2008]: Ministers and civil servants meet many people as part of the process of policy development and advice. It is not normal practice to disclose details of such meetings.