Apprenticeships Funding

Debate between Gary Streeter and David Lammy

Tuesday 1st November 2016 Westminster Hall

[Mr Gary Streeter (in the Chair)]

Order. Let me give an early reminder that interventions should be brief.

[Mr Lammy]

Absolutely. Nissan might have decided to stay, but it may look again at the decision if apprentices do not come forward and participate in the industry. That is very important.

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[Mr Lammy]

On a point of order, Mr Streeter. The Minister is reliant on the new standards, which only just over 3,000 apprentices have taken up. More than 99% are on the current frameworks, which is the subject of the debate, and the Minister has not addressed that at all. He is trying to hoodwink the House.

[Mr Gary Streeter (in the Chair)]

That is not a point of order. The Minister may continue.

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[Mr Lammy]

It is disappointing that the Minister has said nothing about funding cuts. He has been reliant on the extra £2.5 billion that he said is coming in. He is robbing Peter to pay Paul. Will he confirm that there will be funding cuts that will lead to deserts—

[Mr Gary Streeter (in the Chair)]

Order. We must move on from this excellent debate to a debate on another interesting subject.

Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)).