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Proceeding contribution from Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 February 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

As ever, the hon. Gentleman is making a powerful case. Five years ago, I suspect that I would not have agreed with him; I would have thought that the local authorities could do most of the work themselves. I now totally agree that there needs to be an umbrella organisation to bring the organisations together. Does the hon. Gentleman share my concern that the drive to pass this legislation and set up the new Young People's Learning Agency will result in a whole set of transfers of functions to local authorities, particularly in respect of 16 to 19-year-olds and of 19 to 24-year-olds with special educational needs? The need for the trust to be able to develop the young people's plans is so crucial. In some ways, organisations should be put on hold so that we do not get flawed plans and that there is independent scrutiny to make the plans worth while.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
488 c73 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Accountability Apprentices Adult education Autism Finance Education Further education Educational institutions Local government Offenders Qualifications Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Prisons Lifelong education Standards Special educational needs Training Vocational guidance Young offenders Skilled workers Vocational education Students Sixth form colleges Student numbers Academies Children's centres Pupil referral units Children's trusts Ofqual
Legislation
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
Link
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