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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 3 November 2008.


Education: Adult Learning

Question
My Lords, whether or not the Minister agrees with the figure of 1.5 million, will he at least confirm that the largest percentage drop, something like 55 per cent, is in engineering and manufacturing technologies? Does he agree with me that we really need extra adult education in those areas if we are to upskill the workforce?
Answer

My Lords, we have shown our commitment to extra adult education in the recent Education and Skills Bill, on which we have had extensive debate. The Government do not need to apologise for their record of commitment to improving the skills set of the nation.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
705 c3 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Adult education
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk