Oral Answers to Questions

Carol Monaghan Excerpts
Tuesday 2nd February 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Johnson of Marylebone Portrait Joseph Johnson
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We are, of course, considering the Migration Advisory Council’s recommendations, and will come forward shortly with our response, but through our tier 1 exceptional talent visa, we provide many opportunities to highly talented scientists to work in the UK and contribute to our economy.

Carol Monaghan Portrait Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West) (SNP)
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7. What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on implementation of the apprenticeship levy.

Nick Boles Portrait The Minister for Skills (Nick Boles)
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Last October, my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury set up a working group with Scottish Finance Ministers to plan the implementation of the apprenticeship levy, and I am going to Edinburgh this Thursday to meet Roseanna Cunningham and Ministers from the other devolved Administrations.

Carol Monaghan Portrait Carol Monaghan
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The apprenticeship levy will apply to businesses across the UK, including Scotland. Will the Minister clarify the means by which Scotland’s share of the funds raised will be calculated?

Nick Boles Portrait Nick Boles
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That is, of course, a matter for the Treasury, but the hon. Lady will be aware that the system of Barnett consequentials will ensure that Scotland, as well as the other devolved Administrations, receives a share of the tax raised across the UK to support apprenticeships—I hope—and any other policy the Scottish Government want.