Gavin Williamson
I absolutely agree. It is a real Achilles heel of this country. In this country, 10% of the 18 to 65 workforce has higher technical qualifications, as compared with 20% in Germany and 34% in Canada.
[Official Report, 21 January 2021, Vol. 687, c. 1164.]
Letter of correction from the Secretary of State for Education:
An error has been identified in the response I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Harborough (Neil O'Brien).
The correct response should have been:
Gavin Williamson
I absolutely agree. It is a real Achilles heel of this country. In this country, 10% of 20 to 45-year-olds hold higher technical qualifications as their highest qualifications, as compared with around 20% in Germany and 34% in Canada.