Catherine Atkinson

Catherine Atkinson

Labour — Derby North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 23 June 2025

Debate

UK Modern Industrial Strategy

Contribution

Worryingly, only 9% of secondary vocational learners are studying engineering, manufacturing and construction compared with the OECD average of 32%, so I warmly welcome that this industrial strategy confirms a £100 million investment to support engineering skills in England. Will the Secretary of State outline how that funding will help to meet skills shortages and deliver growth across the country, including in engineering cities such as Derby?

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