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Oral Answers to Questions

Baroness Burt of Solihull Excerpts
Wednesday 10th July 2013

(11 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness Burt of Solihull Portrait Lorely Burt (Solihull) (LD)
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Q15. I am sure the Prime Minister will agree that there is no better way to build a stronger economy and a fairer society than through apprenticeships. In Solihull, the number of apprenticeships has nearly doubled already, and I am on a mission to build on that success by working with local businesses to create 100 new apprenticeships in 100 days. Will the Prime Minister support that objective?

Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton Portrait The Prime Minister
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I would certainly support my hon. Friend’s campaign, as I would support the campaign of all Members across the House to encourage people to take up apprenticeships. That is about encouraging not only young people, but businesses. In Solihull and the west midlands we have the advantage of Jaguar Land Rover, a company that is really powering ahead, taking on many more employees and also investing heavily in apprenticeships.