Mr. Declan Hughes:

I do not have anything to hand on it so I would just be speculating. The key focus in a range of sectors, whether it is apprenticeships or traineeships, was that it was difficult during the recession. Due to social distancing and other restrictions, some in the personal care areas, like hairdressing and others, might have let some of their trainees or apprentices go and the issue then was taking them back on and providing an attractive opportunity for them. The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science did extend some of the supplements which were available. It is something that is continuously managed to ensure that those who are on apprenticeships are being well looked after and are getting their protected time and their various other entitlements. That is something we have to follow up on.