Oral Question·Scotland Office
“What steps the Government is taking to help ensure that organisations in Scotland are able to participate in its programmes to expand tree planting.”
Tabled: 8 March 2022Answered: 16 March 2022
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Scotland
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Pat McFadden)
The skills White Paper, which we published last week, will create more opportunities. As I said in response to an earlier question, my remit letter to Skills England makes clear the importance of working closely with employers. Employers have told us that they want more flexibility in the apprenticeships levy, so the growth and skills offer is delivering that, with more foundation courses and short courses launching next year.