Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 23 March 2016
23 Mar 2016 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Apprenticeships (Government Support)
Fair Work, Skills and Training
The Scottish Government’s highly successful modern apprenticeship programme is a key element of our approach to economic development and youth employment. We have supported more than 190,000 new apprenticeship opportunities since we came into office in 2007. We are on track to meet our commitment to deliver 30,000 new modern apprenticeship opportunities a year by 2020. Last month, the Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work, Skills and Training announced that the target for 2016-17 will be 26,000 modern apprenticeship starts.
In the same item of business
2. Jamie McGrigor (Highlands and Islands) (Con)
Con
To ask the Scottish Government how it supports apprenticeships. (S4O-05687)
The Minister for Youth and Women’s Employment (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
The Scottish Government’s highly successful modern apprenticeship programme is a key element of our approach to economic development and youth employment. We...
Jamie McGrigor
Con
I have been contacted by representatives of Ardfern Yacht Centre, in Argyll, who are keen to take on an apprentice boat builder to train with their experienc...
Annabelle Ewing
SNP
I know that this is Mr McGrigor’s last question time—or perhaps not quite, as he might have a few more questions to come this morning. I thank him for provid...
The Deputy Presiding Officer
Con
Many thanks. As ever, short questions and answers are appreciated.