Simon Hughes
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(11 years, 8 months ago)
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Matthew Hancock
Yes, I am sure I can learn an awful lot from such an approach. It sounds terrific and I would like to hear more.
Simon Hughes (Bermondsey and Old Southwark) (LD)
My constituency experience is that many young people and their families find it very difficult to understand exactly the qualification routes in vocational education and how young people might plug in later to more academic careers or whatever. Will the Minister consider simplifying the system to ensure much greater clarity for those interested in following such careers?
Matthew Hancock
That is an important point. The TechBacc aims to do precisely what the right hon. Gentleman suggests, alongside making apprenticeships the new norm. We want to make clear the progression routes that people can take to get into the career that they want. I am happy to look at any other steps we can take, but simplification is the order of the day.