Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Helen Whately and Anne Milton

Monday 11th March 2019 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills (Anne Milton)]

I am aware of some of the discrepancies between the salaries of FE teachers and schoolteachers. We have several programmes, not least the taking teaching further programme, which will encourage industry professionals into FE teaching. However, as I said, I am aware of some of the issues around recruitment in the FE sector.

[Helen Whately (Faversham and Mid Kent) (Con)]

T4. Businesses in my area tell me that they need more young people with STEM skills to fill jobs. As well as encouraging an increase in girls taking STEM A-levels—up 27% from 2010—what more is my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State doing to inspire and enable girls to study STEM subjects?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Helen Whately and Anne Milton

Monday 14th May 2018 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills (Anne Milton)]

I would be delighted to meet the hon. Gentleman.

[Helen Whately (Faversham and Mid Kent) (Con)]

T7. I welcome the work the Government are doing to promote mental health in schools, but could my hon. Friend advise me on what steps the Government are taking to support the mental health of students at university and in further education?