Proceeding contribution from Stephen Williams (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

I have a couple of questions about the operation of the provisions in Lords amendment 64, which will give the young adult learners that the hon. Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Mr. Hayes) has just mentioned—as well as their parents and, presumably, carers—the right to complain. Will the Minister explain in what circumstances he or his successor would seek to intervene to direct a local authority to amend its transport provision? As I understand it, the amendment does not mention a mechanism by which the learner, or their parent or carer, can appeal if the local authority does not respond in a positive way to their concerns. How does the Minister envisage the amendment working in practice, if it is accepted?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 499 c301
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disability Apprentices Adult education Further education Learning disability Standards Vocational guidance Young offenders Transport Sixth form colleges Academies Sector skills councils Young People's Learning Agency Ofqual
Legislation: Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

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