Oral QuestionForeign and Commonwealth Office

“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”

Tabled: 9 May 2018Answered: 15 May 2018

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Janet Daby)

Labour is rebalancing opportunities towards young people, giving them the skills they need to get on. Apprenticeship starts, achievements and participation are all up under this Government. From August, we are introducing foundation apprenticeships to support young people into careers in critical sectors, such as construction and health and social care.