§ 11. Mr. LukeTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the contribution of higher education to innovation and enterprise in Northern Ireland. [167670]
§ Mr. GardinerThe higher education sector makes a vital contribution to a knowledge based, enterprise driven and innovation led economy. A range of initiatives promote enterprise and entrepreneurship including the Northern Ireland Centre for Entrepreneurship which enhances skills of graduates through a series of modules and master classes for both staff and students.