John Bercow
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(9 years, 11 months ago)
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Greg Clark
The hon. Gentleman is mistaken. If he reads the science and innovation strategy—I invite him to do so and will send a copy—he will see that it makes several references to this matter, including the fact that the SBRI covers a number of Whitehall Departments and will expand. It also recognises the important work of research and development within each Government Department and makes proposals to advance that.
Heidi Alexander (Lewisham East) (Lab)
12. What assessment he has made of recent trends in the number of apprenticeship starts for people under 19; and if he will make a statement.