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Written question asked by Baroness Berger (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 29 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2019 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 4 November 2019. A substantive answer was provided by Kwasi Kwarteng (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Green Deal Scheme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many people were recruited on to the Green Deal Apprenticeship Scheme.

Answer

It is important that our workforce is equipped with the skills needed to adapt to changing technological advances, including green technologies. Our reforms to apprenticeships are one of the ways that we are supporting employers to develop the skills they need now and in the future.

New apprenticeship standards across all levels are being designed and driven by industry and there are now more than 500 different apprenticeship standards available, including plumbing and domestic heating technician, smart home technician and dual fuel smart meter installer: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/.

Prior to its launch in 2013, there was consideration by Government and stakeholders of whether the Green Deal could offer opportunities for apprenticeships, and £3 million was made available in funding for Green Deal advisors and installers.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7126
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Apprentices Recruitment Green deal scheme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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