Apprenticeships

Dan Rogerson Excerpts
Thursday 14th March 2013

(11 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Hancock Portrait Matthew Hancock
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No, I said that actions are already being taken forward and I have announced some direct actions today. We are introducing traineeships in the autumn, which aim to ensure that young people have the skills they need to get a job and to hold down a job. That is part of our response too.

Dan Rogerson Portrait Dan Rogerson (North Cornwall) (LD)
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People out in the world know that under this coalition Government the number of apprenticeships has risen dramatically. The Minister and his predecessor have done a huge amount of work. In considering recommendations to widen participation, will he look at accessibility in rural areas for those considering apprenticeships further afield or in an industry not based in their area, to ensure that everybody has the chance of an apprenticeship?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matthew Hancock
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Yes, I will.