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Debate between John Hayes and Jim Sheridan
Thursday 27th October 2011

(13 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Hayes Portrait Mr Hayes
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Apprenticeships are, of course, jobs. They give people a chance to learn in the workplace. They provide individuals with a chance to gain the skills that they need and that fuel social mobility, they provide companies with a chance to gain the skills that they need in order to prosper, and they provide Britain with a chance to become a more cohesive, successful and prosperous nation.

Jim Sheridan Portrait Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (Lab)
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When the Minister has a moment, will he reflect on early-day motion 2218, which seeks to expose six British construction companies that are threatening to tear up the national pay agreement for skilled electricians and thus trying to de-skill the construction industry? Perhaps in the fullness of time he will give us a written response expressing his view of those actions.