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Debate between Anne Milton and James Heappey
Monday 11th September 2017

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Heappey Portrait James Heappey (Wells) (Con)
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The Secretary of State will know that West Somerset is an opportunity area, and we have a big reskilling requirement to take full advantage of the construction of Hinkley Point C. Does she share my concern, therefore, about the reduction of funding for Somerset Skills & Learning? And will she encourage her Department to do all that is necessary to restore the funding as quickly as possible?

Anne Milton Portrait Anne Milton
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I met my hon. Friend last week, and he raises an important point about the skills that will be needed at Hinkley Point. I look forward to having a meeting, which I think he will attend, on the future steps we can take.