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Written question asked by Chris White (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 2016 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 14 November 2016. A substantive answer was provided by Nick Hurd (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Industry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to consult with representatives of the higher education sector as part of his Department's preparations for the development and delivery of its industrial strategy.

Answer

Higher education has a key role to play in industrial strategy. A high productivity, high wage economy that works for all depends on our workforce having access to the skills they need.

We will be seeking views on Industrial Strategy, including from Higher education stakeholders, through a discussion paper to be published shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52485
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Industry Higher education
Link
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