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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Feb 2017
Vauxhall/Opel: Proposed Takeover

"Leyland in my constituency has a long and proud history as a part of the automotive sector. Will my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State tell the House what specific support for the automotive sector will be included in the industrial strategy?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Nov 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"On Small Business Saturday, I will launch my third annual small business competition in Penwortham. May I invite the Minister to join me on that day? What is the Department doing to promote Small Business Saturday?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Sep 2016
Paris Agreement on Climate Change

"I shall keep my remarks brief because other right hon. and hon. Members have spoken very eloquently, with great expertise, and at length.

My constituents are only too aware of the effects of climate change. South Ribble lies on the plain where the River Ribble—the historic boundary between north and …..."
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Written Question
Skilled Workers: Vacancies
Tuesday 3rd May 2016

Asked by: Seema Kennedy (Conservative - South Ribble)

Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to address skills shortages in the workforce.

Answered by Lord Johnson of Marylebone

This Government is committed to giving young people the skills they need to succeed in life.

We are supporting 3 million more apprenticeships in this Parliament, and we are ensuring that employers play a leading role in the design of our new Degree Apprenticeships. Following our Higher Education Green Paper, we will be launching a technical consultation on the Teaching Excellence Framework, which will ensure our universities continue to focus on helping their students into employment.