James Asser MP: written questions

Written questions

• CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16023More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking with (a) employers and (b) further education providers to help ensure the post-16 curriculum is aligned with the future needs of the UK workforce.

  Answer: The department is developing a comprehensive strategy for post‐16 education and skills, to break down barriers to opportunity, support the development of a skilled workforce, and drive economic growth through our Industrial Strategy.My noble Friend, the M...

  Answered 3 Dec 2024

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• ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16022More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to increase the availability of apprenticeships in (a) England, (b) London and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency.

  Answer: The department’s reformed growth and skills offer, which will have apprenticeships at its core, will deliver greater flexibility for learners and employers, including through shorter duration apprenticeships in targeted sectors, helping more people learn ...

  Answered 3 Dec 2024

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• Retail Trade: Greater LondonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16012More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to encourage investment in high streets in (a) London and (b) West Ham and Beckton constituency.

  Answer: This Government is committed to supporting businesses and communities that make our high streets successful.This means addressing anti-social behaviour and crime, rolling out banking hubs, stamping out late payments, empowering communities to make the mos...

  Answered 3 Dec 2024

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• Sports: Greater LondonDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14861More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help protect grassroots sports venues in London.

  Answer: The Government recognises that grassroots sports facilities are at the beating heart of communities up and down the country and is acting to support more people to get active wherever they live through the delivery of the £123 million Multi-Sport Grassroo...

  Answered 25 Nov 2024

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