To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills how many discussions the Secretary of State has had with representatives of the (a) automotive, (b) aerospace, (c) engineering, (d) fast moving consumer goods, (e) cleantech, (f) mail service and (g) music industries since his appointment to post; on what dates such discussions took place; and who the industry representatives were on each such occasion. (291356)

My noble Friend the Secretary of State has frequent discussions with representatives of all kinds of business sectors.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills what the Secretary of State’s engagements are for the period 14 to 20 September 2009. (291357)

My noble Friend the Secretary of State has various internal and external engagements in this period.