Yes, some are, but if a person is under 18 and resident in this country, they will have to comply with the Bill and complete 280 guided learning hours, if they had not got to level 3. Clearly, in most cases, they would have got to level 3 before contemplating a gap year. Given all those scenarios, the hon. Gentleman's point does not feature as a great worry.
Education and Skills Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 17 November 2008.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Education and Skills Bill.
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