Caroline Dinenage
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(13 years, 11 months ago)
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The Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning (Mr John Hayes)
Volunteering is an important way of giving people a taster, which can then lead to employment or to further learning. I agree that we need to do more work on the matter, and I am very happy to discuss it further. As a result of the hon. Lady’s question, I shall ask my officials to come back to me, and then I shall return to the issue, through her, and to the House.
Caroline Dinenage (Gosport) (Con)
T8. What efforts is the Minister’s Department making to support and to promote the marine industry in the UK?
Mr Prisk
We are working hard to ensure that the sector, which is a £10 billion industry by sales, is able to grow. That is why I am co-chairing the Marine Industries Leadership Council, and we held a reception in Parliament for all Members to understand its impact. We have a number of important studies on exports and on trade, making sure that investment is forthcoming, and we are determined to ensure an effective partnership between industry and Government so that there is growth.