Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Siobhan Baillie and Lee Rowley

Monday 9th January 2023 Commons Chamber

[Lee Rowley]

As the hon. Lady knows, local authorities need to make a set of decisions whenever any money, such as grants, is made available. If she wants to provide any further information, the Department will be happy to respond to her.

[Siobhan Baillie (Stroud) (Con)]

Stroud’s levelling-up bid works with the private, public and charity sectors, which means that if we are successful, we can deliver jobs and meaningful change very quickly. However, in the light of the delayed announcement, will the Minister clarify whether we need to submit updated information, and will she meet me to discuss the matter?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Siobhan Baillie and Lee Rowley

Tuesday 7th June 2022 Commons Chamber

[Lee Rowley]

We always welcome all contributions, particularly constructive ones such as that one. The apprenticeship levy has been in place since 2015: among the most recent statistics, more than 100,000 people have begun apprenticeships and under-25s make up a substantial proportion of the number of people taking up apprenticeships. While we will always look at how we can improve things, a substantial amount of progress has been made in recent years.

[Siobhan Baillie (Stroud) (Con)]

5. What steps his Department is taking to promote fusion energy in the UK.