Government Announcement on Training Funding Welcomed
Therese has today welcomed the announcement from the Department for Transport that it will continue the 'Support forMaritime Training' (SMarT) scheme for the lifetime of the present Parliament.
The funding, which contributes approximately 40% to the cost of training cadets, is of vital importance in maintaining the 59,000 jobs British jobs in the shipping sector.
Therese said "the Government scheme is well received by shipping company employers and other training providers, who have delivered excellent value for the Government's investment to date."
She added "the retention of SMarT funding is of crucial importance in underpinning the future training of British seafarers. Given our UK maritime services sector is worth £26.5bn to our economy, the reaffirmation of Government support for seafarer training will enhance the status of the UK as a global maritime power"
Oral Answers to Questions — Health: Health and Social Care Bill (21 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: May I pass on the representation of a health care professional in my constituency-one of the general practitioners involved in the commissioning group-who said that he felt the Health and Social Care Bill had been written for GPs, and that it was perfect for improving care in our community?
[Mr Graham Brady in the Chair] — Rural Bank Closures (21 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: I just want to highlight what has happened in Aldeburgh, where HSBC pulled out-its only communication with the wider community was a poster in the window. Retailers responded by offering cashback. Does my hon. Friend agree that the subject in question is a very suitable one for the Office of Fair Trading to look into? After its study of oil supplies it is examining other issues...
Future of Biomass (20 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: The hon. Gentleman is making an eloquent contribution. Another unintended consequence could involve the cost of crops. Biofuels have already been mentioned, but my farmers are also concerned about straw and about raising costs when they could be subsidising a biomass plant.
Written Answers — Treasury: National Insurance Contributions: Young People (20 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much employers' national insurance was received for employees who were 18 years or under in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2010-11.
[Sir Roger Gale in the Chair] (9 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: The Minister will have plenty of volunteers to help.
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