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Written question asked by Baroness Garden of Frognal (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 March 2020. It was answered by Baroness Berridge (Conservative) on Friday, 13 March 2020 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Woodworking: Training

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that the national skills fund is fully accessible to SMEs in the woodworking and joinery sector on a (1) national, (2) regional, and (3) local basis.

Answer

Over the course of this parliament, the government will provide an extra £3 billion for a new National Skills Fund. The Fund is part of a dramatic rebooting of our skills system and will help workers to have the skills they need to flourish and fulfil their potential.

To decide how best to develop the National Skills Fund, the government are planning to consult widely on the Fund, to ensure the Fund provides the best return on investment.

The insights gained will help to build an understanding how to target the National Skills Fund to ensure it best supports people to learn new skills and prepare for future changes to the economy.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2163
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Training Small businesses Woodworking National Skills Fund
Link
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