Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Richard Bacon and Matt Hancock(9 years, 5 months ago)
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Matthew Hancock
We have improved the life chances of millions of children by introducing 2 million apprenticeships in the previous Parliament, by having 2 million more jobs and by turning our country around. The consideration of whether voting should start at 16 or 18 is a balanced one. We think 18 is the right age, but, frankly, the best thing we can do for the future of the children of this country is improve and strengthen our economy.
Mr Richard Bacon (South Norfolk) (Con)
Will the Minister for the Cabinet Office undertake to visit the Major Projects Leadership Academy in Oxford and see the excellent work being done to develop senior civil servants?
Matthew Hancock
Not only will I undertake to visit the academy—I have heard very good stories about it—but I understand that my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has visited it, and he has just told me that I had better go too, so I will get there pretty shortly.
Economic Affairs and Work and Pensions
Debate between Richard Bacon and Matt Hancock(14 years, 6 months ago)
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