"The Office for National Statistics has stated that in July our manufacturing output dropped, our exports—particularly to the emerging markets—dropped and that confidence levels among our manufacturers was very low. Given that the Chancellor said in 2011 that he was backing the “march of the makers”, what additional measures will …..." Adrian Bailey - View Speech
"I am glad my hon. Friend has raised this point. Does she agree that in the past the careers service has been looked upon as a sort of bolt-on to the education service, whereas in fact an effective, well informed, professional careers service is vital for challenging young people not …..." Adrian Bailey - View Speech
"As Chair of the Select Committee, I thank the Secretary of State and his team of Ministers, both current and past, for their unfailing willingness to appear before the Committee and be questioned on their policies. I also thank them for adopting so many of our recommendations, and hope that …..." Adrian Bailey - View Speech
"T4. The Government have a target, signed off at the highest level, I believe, of achieving £1 trillion of exports by 2020, doubling the current figure in five years. When asked at the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee, a UK Trade & Investment representative described it as an “energising aspiration”. …..." Adrian Bailey - View Speech
"Although I am speaking in part about an inquiry by the Select Committee on Business, Innovation and Skills that took nine months and made many recommendations, I shall try to keep my comments within the time limit.
I welcome the debate and the cross-party agreement on the importance of apprenticeships …..." Adrian Bailey - View Speech
"I entirely agree. For too long the careers service has been seen as a bolt-on to the educational process, as reflected in criticisms by the Education Committee and Ofsted. I am not satisfied that the guidance issued to schools in April fully addresses that issue. The ability to understand a …..." Adrian Bailey - View Speech
"In their response to a Business, Innovation and Skills Committee report on this issue, the Government said that they were
“working on guidance to encourage best practice amongst local authorities”.
This National Apprenticeship Service guidance was subsequently published in July. It was eight pages long, and the first six pages …..." Adrian Bailey - View Speech