Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

We sympathise strongly with the argument for increased access, especially access to apprenticeships, for those with disabilities. The noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, has made a powerful argument. Having said that, we feel it is important that a balance is achieved between widening access, maintaining the highest standards in apprenticeships and ensuring that already burdened employers know exactly what each level means. We look forward to hearing from the Minister how that will be achieved.