To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many and what proportion of 14-year-olds he expects will be enrolled on a diploma course in 2013; and if he will make a statement. (241618)

As with all qualifications, we cannot predict the number of young people who will enrol each year. During spring 2013, when young people start to make their choices, we will have a much clearer idea, and in October 2013 we will have accurate figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many (a) male and (b) female pupils of each ethnicity (i) in care and (ii) not in care are studying on one or more diploma courses. (241720)

In summer 2009 we will have information about the proportions of pupils entered for Diplomas, broken down by gender, ethnicity and whether in care for those pupils sitting examinations in 2009.