Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they first announced publicly that the proposed apprenticeship levy would apply to public sector employers in Scotland.

Various issues have been raised by a range of stakeholders including the Scottish Government. Discussions have taken place with stakeholdersat both official level and Ministerial level. Ministers will consider the issues in due course and we will announce further details at the Spending Review. Our priority is to ensure that the levy is fair and simple.