Mike Amesbury
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(7 years, 1 month ago)
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Mr Goodwill
Certainly, the stocktake is part of this, and one of the most exciting developments has been the way in which innovation has been brought forward in this area. We have invested £200 million in the innovation fund, and I recommend that right hon. and hon. Members have a look at the No Wrong Door policy, which is working very well in North Yorkshire, or the Mockingbird constellation, which is a hub-and-spoke system to support foster carers dealing with some of the more difficult children.
Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale) (Lab)
What steps is the Minister taking to address the 61% decline in total apprenticeships from May to July 2017?
Mr Speaker
In relation to foster carers, I assume. [Interruption.] Well, it will have to be.