Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Andy Sawford Excerpts
Monday 3rd December 2012

(12 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Hancock Portrait Matthew Hancock
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Yes, I absolutely will. I believe passionately that it is only when all vocational qualifications are high quality that all vocational qualifications are seen to be high quality. Employers have a critical role in making that happen.

Andy Sawford Portrait Andy Sawford (Corby) (Lab/Co-op)
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The shadow Secretary of State and I recently visited Tresham college in my constituency of Corby and east Northamptonshire, where we met many apprentices who were not able to find work experience placements and, sadly, had little hope of local employment. What message of hope does the Minister have for those young people in my constituency?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matthew Hancock
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I welcome the hon. Gentleman to questions, having welcomed his eloquent maiden speech on a similar subject. We are looking to introduce traineeships, which will include English and maths for those who do not have level 2 qualifications, work experience and work preparation. That will ensure that as many people as possible are ready for work and know how to get and hold down a job. That will be another step in our important efforts to tackle youth unemployment.