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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Miller (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 November 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Skills for Growth.


Skills for Growth

My right hon. Friend is familiar with many of the big manufacturing issues in my constituency, but he might not be so familiar with some of the retail related issues. Is he aware that Marks and Spencer, which is about to make its biggest investment for about 18 years in this country—it will invest in 150,000 square feet of new retail in my constituency—is attracted by, among other things, the brilliant partnership between the FE sector and retail? The creation of a retail academy has transformed the life chances of many people from the poorest estates in my constituency.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
499 c258 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Business Apprentices Employment Finance Further education Higher education Economic growth Training Skilled workers Skills accounts
Link
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