Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Hinds and Maria Caulfield

Monday 11th March 2019 Commons Chamber

[Maria Caulfield (Lewes) (Con)]

T3. Will the Secretary of State consider taking schools in Lewes out of paying the apprenticeship levy to help them cope with the rising costs that they face?

[Damian Hinds]

All employers with a payroll in excess of £3 million pay the levy, but many apprenticeships are available that can work for schools, including apprenticeships for school business professionals and teaching assistants. Of course, there is also the postgraduate teaching apprenticeship. I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss that further.