Member

Finally, on Amendment 243E in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Layard, so eloquently spoken to by the noble Lord, Lord Macpherson, we fully support the intention of helping young people to win apprenticeships. In fact, we delivered more than 5 million apprenticeships when in government, but a key part of our success was partnerships with employers, not just an onus on the Secretary of State. It is on this Government to match our record. To achieve that, a clear and cohesive strategy with actions is critical, and we look forward to hearing from the Minister in that regard.