To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support (a) the building of socia

This debate has been 90 minutes of passionate appreciation of and support for further education colleges.

I will make a tiny bit of progress. I am conscious that a lot of hon.

The hon. Gentleman raises an interesting question.

I agree with that, as I think all hon. Members would.

My right hon. Friend is absolutely correct.

Lastly, at the soft end of what could be done, there is a range of enrichment activities, particularly for students aged 16 to 18, where

I must give way to Truro, and then I will give way to Ludlow.

I agree with the hon. Lady’s general point that it is incredibly important to give our young people maximum opportunities.

I absolutely agree.