Capita: Turing Scheme Contract Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Capita: Turing Scheme Contract

Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe Excerpts
Thursday 27th January 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran (Con)
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I cannot comment on my noble friend’s final point but it is important that we look at the data and the evidence of what happens. As my noble friend has pointed out, the evidence is extremely encouraging.

Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe Portrait Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe (Lab)
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My Lords, will the Government guarantee adequate funding for Turing beyond the 2022-23 academic year?

Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran (Con)
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I have stated that the Turing scheme is extremely important. It is a real priority for us; obviously, we will look at future funding as part of future SR agreements.