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Written question asked by Rob Marris (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 June 2016 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 13 June 2016. A substantive answer was provided by Nick Boles (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 June 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Apprentices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, which bodies have made representations to the Government on the inclusion of administration costs, travel and wages in the funding for the Digital Apprenticeship System; and what proportion of bodies making such representations were in favour of the Government's proposals.

Answer

My officials have been engaging employers throughout the policy development to gain their insight and advice. As part of the formal consultation last year, over 700 responses were received from employers. Opinions were evenly split as to whether levy funding should only be used to pay for the direct costs of apprenticeship training and assessment. Further information is available in the published Government response.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39941
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Apprentices
Link
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