Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his response, which I am afraid was as disappointing as I thought it might be after the previous discussions. We do not accept that employers would hide behind this as an excuse for not acknowledging training needs. I hear what he says, but, in spite of his reassurances, I do not find his answer satisfactory. Therefore, I wish to test the opinion of the House. Division on Amendment 27 Contents 65; Not-Contents 131. Amendment 27 disagreed. Clause 41 : Education and training for persons over compulsory school age: general duty Amendment 28 Moved by