Schools: Careers Advice

Lord Taylor of Holbeach Excerpts

Wednesday 19th June 2019 Lords Chamber

[Lord Brookman (Lab)]

My Lords—

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Con)]

My Lords, I think it is the Lib Dems’ chance to speak.

[Lord Storey]

My Lords, the Minister may have heard that the Education and Employers Taskforce found that more direct contact between employers and young people from an early age has a direct impact on their ability to make informed choices between the different options and routes available. How can he see that that is embedded in all schools? Should we make money directly available to schools and colleges to make this happen?

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[Lord Brookman]

My Lords—

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

My Lords, the noble Lord has risen before.

[Lord Brookman]

My Lords, I wanted to say a few words to let people know that I am still alive. In the House of Lords there are a variety of people, many of whom I know, who have made their way in life. Is it necessary to have a strict regime for education to allow children—my children and your children—to get forward in the future with the best interest of themselves and their families in mind? Am I talking daft or am I talking sense?