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Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 December 2025

Debate

Arts and Creative Industries: Social Mobility

Contribution

My Lords, to follow up on what the noble Baroness said, increasing the take-up of apprenticeships could help the many with aspiration and aptitude, but no financial net, to get into the creative industries. As the Minister is aware, the present apprenticeship system does not fit well with the sector, given the prominence of SMEs and freelancers. Can she give us an update on reform in this area? How is her department progressing with Skills England to consider industry proposals on how a reformed growth and skills levy could better work with this industry?

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