Written question asked by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2009.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations the Secretary of State for Children, School and Families has received from Dr Richard Williams, chief executive of Rathbone Training, about the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill as now drafted; what reply has been sent; and what action they are taking to meet the charity's concerns.

Answer: Dr Richard Williams wrote to the Secretary of State for Children, School and Families on 24 April 2009. In his letter, Dr Williams raised concerns that the work-based programme led apprenticeship delivery model operated by Rathbone will not meet the criteria for an apprenticeship under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill. The Secretary of State for Children, School and Families' response will be placed in the Library. Officials have since met representatives of Rathbone and Barnardos to explore how these concerns might be addressed and we are committed to continuing this dialogue during the passage of the Bill.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4135; 711 c278WA
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2009-1882
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Deposited papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects: Apprentices Rathbone
Legislation: Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
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