Debate contribution: Aerospace Jobs

Debate contribution by Dr Steve Aiken OBE on 10 February 2025.

MLA: Dr Steve Aiken OBE
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 10 February 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Aerospace Jobs
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4790593

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I thank the Minister for her remarks so far. I declare an interest as chair of the all-party group on aerospace, defence, security and space. Minister, you will be aware of the importance of apprenticeships. Indeed, last week, in the Assembly, we had a meeting on apprenticeships in aerospace, defence, security and space. However, there are real issues with apprenticeship training schemes and the ability of the further education sector to support them. One reason for that is the lack of support coming through from organisations such as Invest NI to enable the sector to remove those bottlenecks. What will the Minister do to sort out those bottlenecks and ensure that apprenticeships are capable of delivery?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 1510/22-27.

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