Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Jeremy Lefroy Excerpts
Wednesday 4th July 2018

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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That is extremely helpful, but I am keen to get others in.

Jeremy Lefroy Portrait Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford) (Con)
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Given that most jobs in developing countries will be in self-employment or small businesses, what input does DFID have into the curriculum in developing countries to ensure that the necessary skills are taught?

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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The education strategy that we published earlier this year focuses on ensuring that people leave primary school with good literacy and maths skills and that we invest in high-quality teaching.