Stephen Metcalfe debates involving the Department for Education during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Stephen Metcalfe Excerpts
Monday 11th December 2017

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justine Greening Portrait Justine Greening
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We have a world-class university system that is highly regarded by international students. There is no cap on the numbers of international students who can study in the UK. Indeed, we have seen a rise in the number of Indian and Chinese students coming to do so.

Stephen Metcalfe Portrait Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)
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As my right hon. Friend will be aware, 2018 is the year of the engineer, with one of the aims being to change the perception of engineering, particularly among young women. Will she meet me, in my role as the Government’s envoy for this campaign, to discuss how her Department can work with the Department for Transport to further these aims?

Anne Milton Portrait The Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills (Anne Milton)
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I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend, and I praise the work that he has done on apprenticeships. It was a delight to see him at WorldSkills UK in Birmingham. I also praise the work that he is doing on the year of engineering.