§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what research he has collated into the relative cost-effectiveness of public expenditure on(a) improving basic skills, (b) achieving level 2 qualifications, (c) achieving level 3 qualifications and (d) achieving level 4 qualifications. [136455]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisThe document "Education and Skills: The Economic Benefit" published by DfES in May 2003 presents both Government and wider research undertaken into the economic benefits of public expenditure on education. It highlights the social and economic value of education and skills, from a basic skills level to first degree, in terms of earnings, employment and social benefits.