My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is a critical point and the reason we were so keen to secure such a significant increase in funding for the 16-to-19 sector. The FE sector provides us with many opportunities to look at how we can invest more, create more opportunities for young people and ensure that people understand that pursuing a vocational career is just as important as pursuing academic interests.
Education Funding
Proceeding contribution from
Gavin Williamson
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 3 September 2019.
It occurred during Ministerial statement on Education Funding.
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2017-19
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