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Baroness Bull (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 30 October 2025

Debate

Public and Private Sector Productivity Trends

Contribution

My Lords, the Minister will know that, with 52% of the adult population having numeracy levels at or below those of a primary school leaver, low numeracy acts on a drag on the UK economy, leading to a critical skills gap and, ultimately, limiting productivity. Does he agree that unless we address low numeracy, as we have addressed core reading skills, we will struggle to achieve the economic growth that is at the core of his Government’s ambitions?

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