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HANSARDNational Youth StrategyMy Lords, I welcome the national youth strategy, particularly as it has a significant amount of co-production with young people themselves—although I find it hard to pin down what…13 Mar 2025HANSARDApprenticeships: Entry RequirementsMy Lords, what can the Minister say about the plans for the proposed new growth and skills levy? How will that, first of all, increase the number of apprenticeships being taken up…10 Mar 2025HANSARDLifelong LearningMy Lords, I am about to subject myself to a lifelong learning experience. These often end in disaster, so I apologise in advance if that is the case. I have been hugely inspired…06 Feb 2025HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]My Lords, I have added my name to Amendments 1 and 4 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Barran. Before speaking to them, I thank the Minister for her very positive engagement…05 Feb 2025HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett. A significant number of the amendments discussed in Committee related to reporting requirements. If…05 Feb 2025 Bills sponsored (1)