To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Fishburn Hedges is contracted to work for the Learning and Skills Council or whether they work on specific projects; and how much the council has paid to Fishburn Hedges in each of the past three years for which figures are available. [HL5630]

The department does not hold this level of information. The Learning and Skills Council makes decisions about any work it contracts for specific projects based upon its own business needs. Geoff Russell, the council's acting chief executive, will write to the noble Baroness with further information. A copy of his reply will be placed in the Library of the House.