A question on #Apprentices #Taxation tabled by Baroness Barran on 27-03-2025 has been answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern.

Heading: Apprentices: Taxation
Question ID: 1789658
UIN: HL6209
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2025-03-27
Asking Member ID: 4703
Asking Member display name: Baroness Barran
Asking Member handle: dianabarran
Asking Member Twitter reference: @dianabarran
Member interest: false
Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government how they will ensure that the apprenticeship levy is used to create apprenticeship opportunities for young people, rather thanĀ theĀ upskilling of existing employees.
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Date answered: 2025-04-09
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Answering Member ID: 269
Answering Member display name: Baroness Smith of Malvern
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Answering Member Twitter reference: Baroness Smith of Malvern
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Answer text: The government has set out plans for a more flexible growth and skills levy. It will create opportunities for learners of all ages and give employers greater flexibility to address critical skill shortages in their workforces, whilst driving economic grow...
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Answering body ID: 60
Answering body name: Department for Education
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