Debates between Wendy Morton and Lord Davies of Gower during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Wendy Morton and Lord Davies of Gower
Tuesday 28th June 2016

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Davies of Gower Portrait Byron Davies (Gower) (Con)
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12. What steps he is taking to address skills shortages in the workforce.

Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his answer. He will be very aware, as I am, that certain employers have said that they are not happy with the apprenticeship levy and have asked the Government to rethink, but does he agree that the levy is the best way to ensure that businesses invest in their employees’ skills and for the Government to put apprenticeship funding on a sustainable footing?