Andrew Pakes

Andrew Pakes

Labour (Co-op) — Peterborough

Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 October 2025

Debate

Co-operative Sector: Government Support

Contribution

On the subject of apprenticeships, is the hon. Lady aware that the Co-operative Group is doing pioneering work at Highpoint Prison in Suffolk using some of its share from the levy? It is working with employers to ensure that offenders get on to an apprenticeship framework so that, when they have served their time in prison, they have a job to go into. That shows that the co-operative movement is leading the way on innovation in apprenticeships. Does the hon. Lady agree that we need to see more in the apprenticeship levy aimed at reducing reoffending and giving opportunities to young people?

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