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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Nic Dakin Excerpts
Monday 14th May 2018

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anne Milton Portrait Anne Milton
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We are looking at the resilience of the FE sector across the board to ensure that it is as efficient and effective as possible. Learners are at the heart of all that, as we want to ensure that young people have all the opportunities possible. Sixth-form colleges do a brilliant job, and I am looking forward to visiting Godalming College on Friday.

Nic Dakin Portrait Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe) (Lab)
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On the subject of resilience, how long does the Minister think it is sustainable for 16 to 18-year-olds to be funded 21% less than those who are 16 and under, and 48% less than university students?

Anne Milton Portrait Anne Milton
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The hon. Gentleman is a doughty campaigner in this area; we have had many debates across the Chamber on the issue. There is a post-18 review under way, and we are looking at the resilience of the FE sector. What matters is that we ensure that every learner, whichever route they choose to take—further education or training through an apprenticeship—has the best possible training and education.