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We want to ensure that local communities benefit from the type of major infrastructure investments that we are making right across the count

My right hon. Friend is absolutely right.

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments.

The hon. Gentleman obviously could not be bothered to actually read the White Paper, so I will send him a copy.

We will always, whether through the national skills fund or the lifetime skills guarantee, look at every measure that needs to be taken to m

I will complement that with a shorter answer. The answer is very much so. Colleges will play a really important role in retraining.

I will take this opportunity to thank my right hon. Friend for his work in enabling us to proceed with this skills for jobs White Paper.

My hon. Friend is right to highlight the great work that East Coast College does.

I thank my hon. Friend for all the work he has done with me and, of course, the Minister for skills and colleges.

I am very happy to pay tribute to Keighley College for the work that it does.