Post-18 Education

David Evennett Excerpts
Tuesday 20th February 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Hinds Portrait Damian Hinds
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The internationally recognised definition of tertiary education is largely post-18. The hon. Gentleman is right about some of the challenges in post-16 education. A moment ago, I mentioned T-levels, for which considerably more funding will come forward. There is also the great expansion in apprenticeships.

David Evennett Portrait David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford) (Con)
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I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement and strongly support his review. It is essential that we deliver the skills that our country needs, and give opportunities for all. Will he ensure that the concerns and views of business and industry are taken into account in the review?

Damian Hinds Portrait Damian Hinds
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It is vital that the views of industry and business are taken fully into account. I know that the independent panel will listen to them carefully.