said, there should be no barriers to people's talent and will he helped give the people of west lancashire a hand up? >> colleges are important in providing skills and support to young people seeking to get the right qualifications to get into work. they have been working successfully with the government. the largest expansion of apprenticeship sever in our country. i am happy to make sure the minister's look at the case. >> thank you. after the 2004 disaster, the authority was created. the gla has been a burden to business. can you show me that any cuts to red tape will not leave workers unprotected? >> i hear what he says. it is an important issue. it is important to get the balance right. we're working to ensure that the gang masters licensing authority works in a manner that is effective and bears down on abuse but does so in the business friendly manner to limit the amount of red tape. >> i am sure the deputy prime minister would like to congratulate the city of -- for its restoration to city status. the -- can i thank the palace and him and his department for organizing this? >> thos