Torsten Bell

Torsten Bell

Labour — Swansea West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 November 2026

Debate

Apprenticeship Opportunities for Young People

Contribution

Let me start on a point of agreement: I think that all of us in the House value the role of the construction sector and want to see more houses built. The right hon. Gentleman will know that we have introduced new foundation apprenticeships in the construction sector to get more young people into that route. In London, we do need to see more building. That is why we have announced a new package of reforms with the Mayor of London to make sure that we get the building rates up, but Conservative Members cannot stand in this House and say that they support house building, and then oppose every planning permission that comes forward for building in their constituencies. That is not what this Government will do. Those houses will be built.

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