Paul Davies MP: written questions 2024

Written questions

• Minimum Wage: Colne ValleyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4141More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he taking to ensure that as many people as possible benefit from the national minimum wage in Colne Valley constituency.

  Answer: The Government is determined to deliver a genuine living wage for working people and has asked the Low Pay Commission to make progress on extending the National Living Wage to all adults.HMRC enforces the minimum wage, and they investigate where they beli...

  Answered 11 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record
• Schools: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4140More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to link the school curriculum with skills needed in the workplace.

  Answer: The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, which will be chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The review will seek to deliver a curriculum that ensures children and young people leave compulso...

  Answered 11 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record
• ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4139More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to provide further support to young people seeking to start apprenticeships.

  Answer: This government is transforming the Apprenticeship Levy into a new Growth and Skills Levy to create opportunities for learners of all ages, including young people at the start of their careers, and to give employers greater flexibility to train and upskil...

  Answered 13 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record