To consider a report on the above.

The Group considered the submitted report which set out a revised Employing Apprentices Strategy which took account of new Government targets and operating model, following the introduction of the Apprentice Levy.

The Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Operations Team) made the following recommendations to the Mayor:

“That the Employing Apprentices Strategy 2017, as set out at Appendix 2 to the submitted report, be approved.”

The Mayor considered the recommendations of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Operations Team) set out above at the meeting and his decision, together with further information is attached to these Minutes.

To consider a report on the above.

This item was deferred.