Post-18 Education

Steve McCabe Excerpts
Tuesday 20th February 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Hinds Portrait Damian Hinds
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Different people have different talents and orientations and enjoy different things, and it is important that we present a range. My hon. Friend is right to mention the particular requirement for construction skills, and the apprenticeship route is an important part of fulfilling that.

Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)
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The review does not touch on the excessive salaries and pension pots that many vice-chancellors claim. Does the Secretary of State think that that is an insignificant factor in the current culture?

Damian Hinds Portrait Damian Hinds
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The overall remuneration of senior staff in institutions that have public support must also enjoy public confidence. The Office for Students will look at how we can ensure that that confidence is maintained.