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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Innovation, Universities and Skills – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 20 November 2008.

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Photo of Sharon Hodgson Sharon Hodgson PPS (Rt Hon Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State), Ministry of Defence 10:30, 20 November 2008

Is the Minister aware of the potential problems that changes in the definition of the term "apprenticeship" could cause charities in my constituency such as Rathbone, which does great work in encouraging children from disadvantaged backgrounds into the workplace? Will he take steps to ensure that the good work of such charities is not damaged by technicalities such as definitions?