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HANSARDStudent and Graduate Finance: Cost of LivingContrary to the hon. Member’s assertion, mortgages do not take into account student loans and we should put that on record. We are committed to a sustainable higher education…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSupporting Young People into High-quality JobsWe are increasing spending on skills by £3.8 billion over this Parliament—that includes growing apprenticeship funding to £2.7 billion by 2024-25—and our skills revolution will…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSupporting Young People into High-quality JobsAs so many companies, such as Byworth Boilers, are recognising the benefits of growing their own, there have been 130,000 apprenticeship starts in the first quarter of this…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSupporting Young People into High-quality JobsOur high-quality apprenticeships do not just satisfy us; they satisfy the thousands of people undertaking them. There have been 130,000 apprenticeship starts in the first quarter…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSupporting Young People into High-quality JobsBoth I and the Under-Secretary of State for Education, my hon. Friend the Member for Brentwood and Ongar (Alex Burghart), who is the Skills Minister, will be delighted to meet our…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSupporting Young People into High-quality JobsIt is a shame the Opposition did not read our announcement the other week. In fact, we have not based it on salaries; we have based it on graduate outcomes, so there is a range of…31 Jan 2022HANSARDFreedom of Speech: University CampusesFreedom of speech is a fundamental principle of higher education and this Government will not allow the continued self-censorship of individuals facing negative repercussions for…31 Jan 2022HANSARDFreedom of Speech: University CampusesOf course I will be delighted to visit Bolton North East. Maintaining free speech in our universities and political impartiality in our schools while also respecting religious…31 Jan 2022HANSARDFuture FundingWe are investing additional funding for the entitlements worth £160 million in 2022-23. I know that the Minister for Children and Families, the Under-Secretary of State for…31 Jan 2022HANSARDFuture FundingAt the spending review, the Government set out spending plans for the Department for Education worth more than £86 billion for 2024-25. This is an £18.4 billion cash increase over…31 Jan 2022HANSARDFuture FundingThis Government are investing £4 billion extra on schools next year and £5 billion for recovery. This Government prioritise the skills of the future and the catch-up of children…31 Jan 2022HANSARDFuture FundingI know that the Minister for School Standards, my hon. Friend the Member for Worcester (Mr Walker), will be only too happy to meet my right hon. Friend. It is important that I…31 Jan 2022HANSARDFuture FundingWe recognise that the ongoing delays by the EU have led to uncertainty for researchers, businesses and innovators. We have made it very clear that, in the event the UK is unable…31 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs was explained to the House earlier, the Secretary of State is currently isolating, but on behalf of him, myself and the Department, I thank the staff and young people and their…31 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Member knows, this Government are determined to level up, which is exactly why we have introduced a real-terms 5% increase in school funding and have the highest ever…31 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the contribution that universities are also making to Afghan refugees. I will meet the hon. Member to detail exactly what the Government have done to support those…31 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are a Government who are committed to ensuring free speech on our campuses, which is exactly why we are honouring our manifesto commitment and bringing free speech legislation…31 Jan 2022HANSARDFreedom of Speech: University CampusesI welcome the University of Buckingham continuing to champion free speech. Our Bill contains exactly those sorts of measure to further strengthen protection for individuals who…31 Jan 2022HANSARDLow-quality University CoursesI believe that every student has the right to a high-quality education. The Government are committed to tackling low-quality courses and ensuring that students and the taxpayer…31 Jan 2022HANSARDLow-quality University CoursesI agree completely with my hon. Friend’s assessment of Wiltshire College. Like so many further education colleges, it works closely with local businesses to ensure that residents…31 Jan 2022