Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Post-16 Education

Jason McCartney Excerpts

Thursday 1st October 2020 Commons Chamber

[Gavin Williamson]

Of course, we will always work with all devolved authorities. The hint is in the title—this is a national guarantee, which means that we must have parity in every part of the country. We must ensure that, whether it is in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency, my constituency or any other part of England, there is a set national standard, because it is a national guarantee.

[Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (Con) [V]]

I very much welcome what the Secretary of State has announced. What measures is he putting in place to support final year GCSE and A-level students who are still having their studies disrupted by the pandemic? When will he make an announcement about his plans for the exams next year?

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)]

I will give the Secretary of State some latitude, but that question really was not on the statement.