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Debate between Anne Milton and John McNally
Monday 4th February 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John McNally Portrait John Mc Nally  (Falkirk) (SNP)
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T4.   The Construction Industry Training Board has revealed its intention to sell off sections of Scotland’s national construction colleges. Will the Secretary of State outline what impact this decision will have on apprenticeships?

Anne Milton Portrait Anne Milton
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It is absolutely critical that we get the construction workforce we need. We are very aware of that. The Construction Industry Training Board, now with a new chief executive and chairman, is doing great work in this sector. It is absolutely critical that we use apprenticeships to encourage young people to go into construction—not just at levels 2 and 3, but also progressing upwards.