Wednesday 9th March 2022

(2 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Fookes Portrait Baroness Fookes (Con)
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My Lords, is my noble friend aware of the great amount of consideration that should be given to the horticultural sector, which can offer so much? It has a shortage and is crying out for skilled jobs. What can my noble friend do to assist?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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My noble friend makes a very good point. There are a number of different apprenticeship standards supporting green skills. The horticultural sector is very much a green skill, so I totally agree with her that we want to do all we can to encourage this important sector.