HC Deb 11 March 2002 vol 381 cc678-9W
Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what response she has made to the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council document measuring the mathematics problem, with specific reference to levels of skills in basic mathematics and preparation for mathematics based degree courses. [39702]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

[holding answer 4 March 2002]I have been asked to reply.

The Secretary of State has not been formally presented with this report. However, Ministers are currently considering the issues set out in the report.