A Bill to require public authoriteies letting contracts for major capital works to require contractors to provide apprenticeships and skills training; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
13 April 2010
This Bill would require public authorities that award contracts for major capital projects to make apprenticeships and skills training a condition of the contract. It would compel contractors to provide training opportunities for workers, with oversight to ensure compliance. The aim is to boost practical training and help people gain skills on large housing, transport and technology schemes.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it passes, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by report stage and third reading, before moving to the Lords.
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On 2 March, the House of Commons was asked, under the Ten Minute Rule motion, to give leave for this Bill to be introduced. The sponsor was allowed 10 minutes to support the Bill and there was ten minutes for other MPs to comment. The House agreed and the Bill was read a first time.
The Second reading date for this Bill has not been named therefore the Bill has been dropped and will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
