Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Philip Hollobone Excerpts
Tuesday 15th December 2015

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Boles Portrait Nick Boles
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As the hon. Gentleman knows, I greatly value the work that trade unions do in encouraging employees to take up training opportunities, which is why we continue to fund the important work of Unionlearn. I will certainly reflect on his suggestion, and will make some announcements shortly.

Philip Hollobone Portrait Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
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Snap-on is a major United States manufacturer, developer and marketer of tools, and its UK headquarters are in Kettering. Given that it is seeking to increase its investment in apprenticeships throughout the country, will my hon. Friend accept an invitation to open its new £2 million facility in Kettering on 15 February?