Oral Question·Department for Education
“What assessment he has made of trends in the level of apprenticeship starts since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy.”
Tabled: 8 May 2018Answered: 14 May 2018
Asked by
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Labour — Slough
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Gareth Thomas)
We have frozen the small business multiplier for 2025-26, protecting over 1 million ratepayers from bill increases, and we are creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street and supports investment. Our forthcoming SME strategy will set out further plans to help businesses on the high street and beyond.