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Proceeding contribution from Gordon Banks (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 21 May 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Further Education and Training Bill [Lords].

Further Education and Training Bill [Lords]

Coming from an industry background, and as a former member of the board of management of Clackmannan college, which is now part of Forth Valley college, I understand what the Secretary of State says about the need for employers to play a bigger role in determining the skills that employees need. However, we are moving into an ever-changing and faster-moving economy, with faster-moving skills and demands. Can we ensure that flexibility is built into the provisions he is discussing so that the educational system can respond with the speed that the economy needs?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
460 c998 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Costs Bureaucracy Devolution Apprentices Class sizes Adult education Finance Graduates Governing bodies Further education Higher education Learning and Skills Council for England Educational institutions Qualifications National Assembly for Wales Managers Lifelong education Standards Wales Teachers Special educational needs Training Young people Small businesses Skilled workers Vocational education Termination of employment Sixth form education Skills in the UK Independent Review Basic skills Foundation degrees Academies
Legislation
Further Education and Training Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk