To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills how much was paid in bonuses to (a) directors, (b) senior managers, (c) specialist delivery managers and (d) executive support and administration staff in the Learning and Skills Council in each of the last five years. (280605)

The Department does not hold this level of information. The Learning and Skills Council makes decisions about the payment of bonuses based upon its own business needs. Geoff Russell, the Council’s acting chief executive, will write to the hon. Gentleman with further information. A copy of his reply will be placed in the Libraries of the House.