Written question asked by Syd Rapson (Labour) on Monday, 21 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 February 2005. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Thursday, 24 February 2005 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans she has to increase the take-up of vocational training in schools and colleges. (Also answered as OPQ on 21.02.2005 431 c459-60)

Answer: Syd Rapson: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans she has to increase the take-up of vocational training in schools and colleges. [217636] Ruth Kelly: On 23 February I placed before the House the Command Paper "14 to 19 Education and Skills". This should lead directly to an increase in the numbers undertaking vocational education and training in schools and colleges. Diplomas and better training facilities will make vocational education an attractive choice offering real opportunities. These proposals build on the success of our Apprenticeship and Increasing Flexibility programmes which have already provided a high quality vocational education for over 1 million young people.

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