Context
The MP is concerned about increasing apprenticeship opportunities across various regions beyond London. He references previous actions by the Commission to participate in National Apprenticeship Week and the Speaker’s Apprenticeship Academy.
Question
I am grateful to the hon. Member for that answer. Everyone should have the potential to work in Parliament, not just those who live in and around London, so can he confirm how many apprentices have been recruited since the introduction of the UK Parliament’s apprenticeship scheme, and in particular how many were recruited from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Answer from Nick Smith
We currently have 32 apprentices, and another 19 will be recruited this year. There have been approximately 90 since 2017. Parliament recruits apprentices under the English apprenticeship scheme. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own programmes and funding structures.
Not addressed: Specific recruitment figures from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were not provided
How: Scotland, Wales And Northern Ireland Each Have Their Own Programmes And Funding Structures
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