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The Export Control Organisation (ECO) only holds data on licences issued, refused or revoked that fall within strategic export controls. They are available to view on the GOV.UK website.<\/p>"}
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Firearms, firearms component parts and ammunition are the only items of military equipment subject to import licensing controls.<\/p>
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In 2013, BIS Import Licensing Branch issued 5 import licences for imports from Israel of 250 firearms and 70 firearms component parts. In 2014, BIS Import Licensing Branch issued 10 import licences for imports from Israel of 240 firearms and 2760 firearms component parts.<\/p>"}
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Information on arms export licences are published in the Annual and Quarterly Reports on Strategic Export Controls. These reports contain detailed information on export licences issued, refused or revoked, by destination, including the overall value, type (e.g. Military, Other) and a summary of the items covered by these licences. They are available to view at GOV.UK.<\/p>"}
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The Government has conducted a review of export licensing policy for Israel, the outcome of which was announced on 14 July 2014 on the GOV.UK website.<\/p>"}
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Local Enterprise Partnerships are not public bodies \u2013 they are independent and voluntary partnerships between local authorities, businesses and other bodies. As such, there are no statutory requirements placed upon them.<\/p>
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Government has, however, set out very clear standards on transparency in the \u201cLocal Enterprise Partnerships Assurance Framework\u201d, published in December 2014. Each Local Enterprise Partnership has prepared their own local assurance framework verified by their accountable local authority, setting out how they will operate and take decisions in a way which is consistent with the standards set out in the national assurance framework.<\/p>"}
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The Government has set out very clear standards on transparency in the \u201cLocal Enterprise Partnerships Assurance Framework\u201d, published in December 2014. Each Local Enterprise Partnership has prepared its own local assurance framework verified by its accountable local authority, setting out how it will operate and take decisions in a way which is consistent with the standards set out in the national assurance framework.<\/p>
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We will continue to work with Local Enterprise Partnerships to ensure that basic standards around transparency and value for money are upheld. However it is important that accountability for this rests with the Local Enterprise Partnership and its accountable local authority.<\/p>"}
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As apprenticeships are a devolved matter, this answer refers to England only.<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
Currently apprenticeships which meet the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) require qualifications that confirm competency in the occupational area and provide underpinning knowledge. Different qualifications may be used, for example NVQs, certificates or diplomas including BTEC HNCs or Ds. Apprenticeships also require English and maths qualifications, usually Functional Skills or GCSEs (at a minimum level 1 for an Intermediate apprenticeship; or level 2 for an Advanced apprenticeship). Other qualifications, for example in ICT may also be required where relevant to the job. The apprentice is deemed to have completed their apprenticeship when they have met these individual qualification requirements.<\/p>
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The developer of the framework (usually a Sector Skills Council) will specify the particular qualification titles.<\/p>
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<\/p>
In future every apprentice will train towards the achievement of an employer-designed apprenticeship standard which sets out what the apprentice will know and be able to do by the end of their apprenticeship. The policy on mandatory requirements is currently being revised.<\/p>
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A list of the approved standards designed by employers is at: www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-standards<\/a><\/p> <\/p>"}
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We continue to work hard to maintain the UK as the best place in Europe for people to set up and grow their own business.<\/p>
Over 30,000 people have benefitted from over £155 million worth of Start-Up Loans and expert business advice provided by the Start Up Loans Company. Around 70,000 unemployed people have set up their own businesses with the help of the New Enterprise Allowance scheme. And the Business Support Helpline provides free expert advice to help people to start and grow their own business.<\/p>
We are increasing the annual Employment Allowance from £2,000 to £3,000 from April 2016 which will make it easier for people setting up a new business to take on their first employee. And we are committed to cutting a further £10 billion of red tape which will make life easier for all businesses.<\/p>
The Devolved Administrations provide their own tailored business support schemes. We work closely with them to share experiences and make sure start-up businesses get the support they need.<\/p>"}
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