Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ben Gummer and Amanda Solloway

Tuesday 5th January 2016 Commons Chamber

[Ben Gummer]

The hon. Gentleman raises a reasonable point about attrition rates: they have remained too high for too long. One of the things we are undertaking at the moment is to talk intensively with universities to see how we can reduce attrition rates. We have had some success in some areas, but I want to see far more. It is important that students stay on their courses as much as possible. Of course, many go into community nursing. I would be prepared to write to the hon. Gentleman about further actions we are taking on attrition rates.

[Amanda Solloway (Derby North) (Con)]

14. What steps his Department is taking to involve young people in plans for improving children and young people’s mental health.