Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Luke Hall and Neale Hanvey

Monday 29th April 2024 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education (Luke Hall)]

I thank my hon. Friend for his question, and for all of his work on this area. I know that he has been integral to the “I am a Housebuilder” campaign to encourage more women into the building sector. Our apprenticeship diversity champions network is supporting gender representation among employers, and it is good news that STEM starts continue to increase year on year—up 7.5% in the last year—but there is more to do, and I look forward to working closely with him on the issue.

[Neale Hanvey (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) (Alba)]

T3. The Cass review has established that social transitioning is not a neutral act, and that it introduces significant risk of harm. Does the Secretary of State agree with me that when a new First Minister emerges in Scotland, they should commit to factual, science-based education in schools and implement the Cass review findings in full, so they do not suffer the same fate as their predecessor?