Lewis Cocking

Lewis Cocking

Conservative — Broxbourne

Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 April 2026

Debate

Apprenticeships

Contribution

New figures reveal that 73% of teachers think there is not enough focus on preparing young people for employment while they are still in school. A good apprenticeship can bridge that gap, but the number of starts has fallen for those under 19 in the past year. Will the Minister change course and lead a real change, and shift away from dead-end university degrees to high-quality apprenticeships for every young person across the country who wants one?

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