Question Time: Are Apprenticeships working for Bedford?

Question Time: Are Apprenticeships working for Bedford?

The MP candidate debate

Confirmed panel:

• Richard Fuller MP, Conservative candidate

• Patrick Hall, Labour candidate

• Mahmud Henry Rogers, Liberal Democrat candidate

• Charlie Smith, UKIP candidate

• Lucy Bywater, Green Party (Council candidate)

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2015

Time: 6.30pm registration, 6.45pm question time, 8pm networking and refreshments, 9pm close.

Venue: The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, Manor Drive, Kempston, MK42 7AB

Cost: Free

The candidates will answer questions from local business leaders, employers, schools and colleges, as well as from apprentices.

You are welcome to submit questions in advance when you register, and to take part in the debate on the night.

The debate will be chaired by Mandie Lavin, CILEx chief executive, barrister and former nurse.

Who should attend?

The debate is open to all; though the following may have a particular interest in the topics under discussion:

• Business owners and employers

• Head teachers, principals, vice chancellors

• Careers advisors

• Apprentices and their mentors

• School leavers and students

Parking is available on site and light refreshments will be provided.

Places are first come, first served and attendees must register in advance. You are welcome to forward this invitation to other interested parties.