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House of Commons · General Debate

Institutes of Technology (Royal Charter)

08 March 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Robert Buckland Con South Swindon

EducationEconomyEmployment

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At a glance

Robert Buckland raised concerns about institutes of technology (royal charter) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Proposes a Bill to allow Institutes of Technology to apply for royal charters
  • Aims to close the skills gap in STEM fields through collaboration between education and employers
  • Expected to contribute to regional growth and levelling up efforts across England

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Robert Buckland Con South Swindon

Proposes a Bill to allow Institutes of Technology to apply for royal charters, aiming to close the skills gap in STEM fields by fostering collaboration between education providers and employers. The institutes are expected to contribute significantly to regional growth and levelling up efforts across England.

Other contributors (1)
  • Robert Buckland Con South Swindon

    The skills gap is a critical issue for the UK's economy, with businesses struggling to find suitably qualified entrants in technical STEM fields. The institutes of technology are designed specifically to address this problem by delivering higher technical qualifications at levels 4 and 5, fostering collaboration between education providers and employers to ensure that curricula meet industry needs.

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