Support for the Automotive Industry 2025-01-30
2025-01-30
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The MP is concerned about the economic impact of the automotive sector in her constituency. The Minister previously discussed £2 billion funding for zero emission vehicle manufacturing.
Around 3,000 constituents in North Warwickshire and Bedworth work in the automotive sector, including small and medium-sized businesses providing engineering and manufacturing services as well as Jaguar Land Rover's battery assembly centre. A career in automotive should attract young people locally. What steps is the Minister taking to support workforce upskilling and apprenticeship schemes to prevent skills gaps relying on immigration?
There is ongoing work across various departments to address skills shortages, including collaboration with Skills England. The automotive sector has exemplary apprenticeship schemes that other industries can emulate. Regular meetings are held between DfE, Home Office, and DWP to ensure strategies encourage people into well-paid jobs.
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No specific mention of concrete actions or timelines for upskilling the workforce in the automotive sector.
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