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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Philip Davies (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 2009 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Apprenticeships

Question
How many young people started an apprenticeship in (a) Shipley constituency and (b) England in the latest period for which figures are available.
Answer

Some 220 young people aged 16 to 18 started apprenticeships in Shipley in 2007-08, and 107,600 did so in England. The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill will ensure that all young people receive objective and comprehensive advice about their options at the age of 16 and that an apprenticeship place is available for all suitably qualified young people by 2013.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
299494 
499 c346 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Apprentices
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk