Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Opher and Bridget Phillipson

Monday 9th December 2024 Commons Chamber

[Bridget Phillipson]

We remain committed to reforming the failing apprenticeship levy and turning it into a growth and skills levy with up to 50% flexibility for employers, driving new opportunities in growth areas across our country, alongside ensuring that we deliver many more apprenticeship starts for our young people. We inherited a situation where apprenticeship starts were falling at a time when we urgently need to invest in the skills of the next generation. We will work with business through Skills England to drive forward what is required for adult learners as well as young people.

[Dr Simon Opher (Stroud) (Lab)]

9. What steps she is taking to support creative education in schools.