Context
As the Government envoy for engineering, Stephen Metcalfe raises concerns about ensuring colleges can deliver necessary skills.
Question
As the Government envoy for engineering, may I welcome last week's announcement of over £14 million to improve college leadership? Does my hon. Friend agree that quality leadership is a vital part of ensuring that colleges are able to deliver the engineering skills our economy will need in the future?
Answer from Gillian Keegan (Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills)
I should like to start by paying tribute to the leadership that my hon. Friend has shown in championing the cause of apprenticeships in his role as a national apprenticeship ambassador, a role that I held myself. On the issue that he has raised, strong leadership and governance are critical to the success of colleges, and this funding will help colleges to invest in current and future leaders. South Essex College, which has campuses around the south Essex area, is just one example of how good leadership can deliver for local businesses and for young people, including many of my hon. Friend's own constituents.
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