I welcome the Bill, and I welcome what the Government are indicating that they wish to do, but may I ask a quick question? Only 26% of disadvantaged white British boys and 35% of disadvantaged white British girls achieve five good GCSEs including English and mathematics. What is happening to those young boys and girls who are not obtaining all the qualifications that they need in order to advance themselves and gain employment?
Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Jim Shannon
(Democratic Unionist Party)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 15 November 2021.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords].
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