Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]

Debate between Damian Hinds and Gavin Williamson

Report stage
Monday 31st March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Sir Gavin Williamson (Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge) (Con)]

My right hon. Friend makes an important point about the exclusion of a number of sectors. There is a danger that Skills England will be very much tilted towards London and the south-east, ignoring large areas such as the midlands and the north of England, which will suffer as a result of its very prescribed focus.

[Damian Hinds]

My right hon. Friend makes a very important point, which stands on its own merits.