Plan for Jobs Effectiveness 2022-05-17
2022-05-17
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Q1
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Lee Anderson inquired about the effectiveness of the government's Plan for Jobs, focusing on local businesses' struggles to recruit young apprentices despite offering top wages and education up to degree level.
What recent assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the plan for jobs in supporting people into work? Businesses in Ashfield are telling me they struggle to recruit young apprentices even though they offer top wages and education up to degree level. I am doing my bit by hosting an apprenticeships fair, but what more can the Government do to ensure that young people in my area know there are great, well-paid apprenticeship schemes available?
My hon Friend is absolutely right to say that it is an important message this whole House should send out, that apprenticeships really matter, and that going to university is not the only way to succeed. People can earn and learn at the same time on our great apprenticeship courses. My right hon Friend the Chancellor visited Caunton Engineering in my hon Friends constituency to promote apprenticeships.
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The specific ask about additional measures was not directly addressed, instead focusing on promoting awareness and highlighting a visit by the Chancellor.
Promoting Awareness
Highlighting Previous Actions
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Q2
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The MP noted businesses in his constituency are having difficulty recruiting young apprentices despite offering high wages and educational opportunities, questioning the effectiveness of current government initiatives.
Businesses in Ashfield struggle to recruit young apprentices even though they offer top wages and education up to degree level. What more can the Government do to ensure that young people know there are great, well-paid apprenticeship schemes available?
We recognise it is important for this House to send out the message that apprenticeships really matter. People can earn and learn at the same time on our great apprenticeship courses. My right hon Friend the Chancellor visited Caunton Engineering in my constituency to promote apprenticeships.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about additional measures was not directly addressed, instead focusing on promoting awareness and highlighting a visit by the Chancellor.
Promoting Awareness
Highlighting Previous Actions
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Q3
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The Chancellor mentioned a long-term plan for jobs, but Christine Jardine questioned if more immediate action was needed to address the cost of living crisis.
Does the Government accept that perhaps they need to do more immediately than simply having a long-term plan for jobs in order to help people with the cost of living crisis?
We brought forward a £22 billion package of support this year, including tax reductions and assistance on energy bills. This recognises the challenging economic landscape due to global inflation pressures.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about immediate actions was partially addressed but focused more on the long-term plan for jobs and growth.
Long-Term Plan Emphasis
Mentioning Package Support
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