Written question asked by Emma Reynolds (Labour) on Thursday, 24 March 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 March 2011. It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 April 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Apprentices: Wolverhampton

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how much he has allocated for level 2 apprenticeships in Wolverhampton North East constituency in 2011-12.

Answer: Apprenticeships is a demand-led programme for young people and adults. Government fund apprenticeship training, in full for 16 to 19-year-olds and in part for adults; but relies on employers and providers to work together to offer sufficient opportunities, in the context of the greater freedoms and flexibilities that we have created in the further education system. Therefore, Government do not plan apprenticeship places but provide funding and forecast the number of places that may be afforded as a result.Budget 2011 announced a package of measures for apprenticeships worth £180 million. Taken together with the funding announced at the spending review, this means the Government will fund at least 250,000 more adult apprentices over the next four years compared to the previous Government's plans.

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