"I urge the Minister to consider working closely with schools, colleges and universities in areas where enterprise zones are developing and to focus on apprenticeships, particularly in engineering, in those areas...." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"T4. I welcome the Government’s plan to set up catapult centres. Will the Minister update the House on what progress has been made in setting these centres up?..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"T9. Will the Minister update me on what efforts are being taken to attract inward investment into enterprise zones such as that in Warton in my constituency?..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his answer, but exactly how will he raise the bar to ensure that we get the best possible new entrants into the teaching profession?..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"T10. When will the Minister announce further details of the learner support fund, including the amounts and time scales of such support to colleges across the country?..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"8. What plans he has for future provision for children with special educational needs; and if he will make a statement...." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that answer. However, like many MPs, I have had in my constituency surgeries people who have real concern that their children will not be adequately assessed. That is a great worry for parents. What can she tell us to outline a future approach and take …..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his answer. I am sure that many businesses in Fylde will welcome his response. In his recent speech, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said that Britain was open for business. Can the Minister give an example of a business that is taking that on board?..." Mark Menzies - View Speech