Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 16 March 2016
16 Mar 2016 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
“Establishing a Stronger Summer Safety Net: Promoting how we can raise retention in post 16 education”
Education and Lifelong Learning
It is a very live issue, and Mr Scott raised it with me when we last had education and lifelong learning portfolio questions. At that point, he was seeking clarity about retention funds. I am pleased to say that the widening access and retention fund of £14.7 million is still in place. That will facilitate further work in the area.
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The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning (Angela Constance)
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Hanzala Malik
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John Scott (Ayr) (Con)
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Angela Constance
SNP
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