East London Tech City

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 11:10 am on 9 March 2011.

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Photo of Diane Abbott Diane Abbott Shadow Minister (Public Health) 11:10, 9 March 2011

The Minister makes an interesting point. In Hackney, children are very much interested in IT, but they do not make the move from an interest in IT to the IT professions. I would welcome the challenge of trying to link young people with what is happening in tech city. Moreover, there is the broader concern that young people in areas such as mine often have relatively narrow horizons. Anything that opens up their horizons and makes them understand the connection between studying today and an interesting and exciting job tomorrow is clearly a good thing.