Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Boles and Nia Griffith

Tuesday 28th June 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I am sure that the people of Taunton Deane are in a state of eager anticipation and high excitement at the prospect of a visit from the Minister.

[Nia Griffith (Llanelli) (Lab)]

Wales also offers opportunities for apprenticeships in forestry and horticulture, but employers and colleges in Wales are very concerned about how the apprenticeship levy will work. What recent discussions has the Minister had with Julie James, the Welsh Government Minister, and when does he expect the scheme details to be finalised?

[Nick Boles]

The hon. Lady asks a reasonable question. I had discussions with the Welsh Minister before the elections, which suspended matters briefly. There have been intensive contacts at official level not only between Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs and the Welsh, Scottish and other Governments on how the levy arrangements will work from a tax-raising point of view, but with my officials on how the levy will operate. We will publish more details before the summer recess.

Postal Services Bill

Debate between Nick Boles and Nia Griffith

Wednesday 27th October 2010 Commons Chamber

[Nick Boles (Grantham and Stamford) (Con)]

Would the hon. Lady like to tell us the answer to the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Burton (Andrew Griffiths)?

[Nia Griffith]

Perhaps if the hon. Gentleman had been here earlier, he might have heard some information that would have helped him to understand what he has just asked.