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Michelle Donelan Excerpts
Monday 2nd November 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that issue. I am very disappointed to hear what he says and I will make sure that a formal response is sent. I was very grateful to both the hon. Gentleman and the Batten Disease Family Association UK for taking the time to help proactively support the changes that we needed to make.

Michelle Donelan Portrait Michelle Donelan (Chippenham) (Con)
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Does the Minister share my view that a huge part of tackling youth unemployment is ensuring that people leave the education system work-ready? What has been done to help achieve that?

Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right in what she says. I know that she is doing a great deal in her constituency to champion apprenticeships, which of course support young people not just in getting into work, but in developing long-term careers.