Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michelle Donelan and Shaun Bailey

Monday 12th October 2020 Commons Chamber

[Michelle Donelan]

We have a taskforce that meets weekly, and non-completion is something we have discussed. It is imperative that we support students to continue and complete their courses, and that we unlock their future potential and opportunities. This Government are determined to stand by them and ensure that happens.

[Shaun Bailey (West Bromwich West) (Con)]

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

[Shaun Bailey]

For students in the Black Country, T-levels and technical education will be a vital part of our story when coming out of this crisis. My further education providers are committed to ensuring that we get this right, but there is some concern about the work experience time allocation element. Will my hon. Friend meet me and representatives from my fantastic FE college, Sandwell College, to discuss how we can ensure that this system works for students in the Black Country?

[The Minister for Universities (Michelle Donelan)]

T-levels are a fantastic initiative that the Government have rolled out, and I will certainly speak to the Skills Minister and meet my hon. Friend to discuss how this issue can be sorted.