Extract from Commons debate on the Budget: Zoom - Mar 3
Thursday, 4 March 2021 07:29
Anthony Mangnall (Totnes) (Con):...One overlooked group has been
young people. I know that the Chancellor has bonded with young
people recently by saying that he is a Coca-Cola addict. Well, this
Budget goes further. It also makes the point that, to ensure we
have productivity and growth in future years, we are able to
provide the opportunity for young people to find the jobs they
need, get the training they want and get the support that they need
in the economy not just in London, but across...Request free trial
(Totnes) (Con):...One overlooked group has been
young people. I know that the Chancellor has bonded with young
people recently by saying that he is a Coca-Cola addict. Well, this
Budget goes further. It also makes the point that, to ensure we
have productivity and growth in future years, we are able to
provide the opportunity for young people to find the jobs they
need, get the training they want and get the support that they need
in the economy not just in London, but across the entire United
Kingdom. It is particularly welcome to hear about work coaches, the
kickstart scheme, the life skills guarantee, and encouraging and
incentivising further apprenticeship schemes. That is extremely
welcome, but I hope we can go further. Since organisations such as
the National Union of Students seem incapable of doing so, we must
stand up for university students who have over-paid for essential
Zoom lessons over the last 13
months...
To read the whole debate, CLICK
HERE
|
