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Written question asked by Gordon Banks (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 March 2008. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2008 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.


Vocational Training

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform if he will commission research to assess the effects on skills and apprenticeships in England of apprenticeships and training policies implemented by the devolved administrations.
Answer

[holding answer 6 March 2008]: I have been asked to reply.We took account of evidence from other countries in formulating our proposals to expand and improve Apprenticeships in England. Ministers need to consider parallel developments from time-to-time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
192267; 473 c253W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Apprentices
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk