Government Spending Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Government Spending

Lord Cotter Excerpts
Wednesday 26th May 2010

(14 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, the Government believe that the line they are taking is the right one to achieve the best results for the country.

Lord Cotter Portrait Lord Cotter
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On the issue of increasing apprenticeships, which is very welcome, will the Government continue to look at ensuring that small businesses are able to engage in apprenticeships and are given assistance in that direction?

Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Cotter for his question and for his kind comments on the Government’s actions proposed in the area of apprenticeships. I can assure him that we will keep a very close eye on its effects on small businesses.