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Derek Twigg

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Leaving the EU: Economic Analysis
Tuesday 30th January 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sam Gyimah Portrait Mr Gyimah
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My hon. Friend makes a good point, but the levy is very much in its infancy. It is going to raise £2.6 billion to fund apprenticeships for young people. We have to give it time to work, but I take his point on board.

Derek Twigg Portrait Derek Twigg (Halton) (Lab)
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Businesses still tell me that there is a skills shortage in my area. FE colleges have continually faced cuts by this Government. Given the introduction of the levy and the other policies that the Government have been talking about, at what point in time does the Minister believe the skills gap will be filled, to meet the needs of business and the wider community?

Sam Gyimah Portrait Mr Gyimah
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The hon. Gentleman mentions a skills gap in his local area. This Government are committed to delivering 3 million apprenticeships to plug that gap. Some 1.2 million are now being created, and I am determined that we will deliver on our target.

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