Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sarah Jones and Amanda Hack

Tuesday 29th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Amanda Hack (North West Leicestershire) (Lab)]

T2. North West Leicestershire has been at the forefront of industry for generations. Now, leading global companies such as ABB are investing locally, and our focus on energy efficiency is leading the way to net zero. Apprenticeships are a core part of that. How will our Government encourage apprenticeships in that sector in order to meet our net zero targets and support young people into the good-quality jobs of the future?

[The Minister for Industry (Sarah Jones)]

The Office for Clean Energy Jobs is focused on developing a skilled workforce in core energy and net zero sectors that are critical to meeting our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I are working with Skills England to assess skill needs and engaging with the Department for Education on apprenticeships and the wider growth and skills offer.