aerospace have 1000 221entices at any one time, in the ribble valley and neighboring lancashire. what can he do to encourage other firms to follow the excellent example of british aerospace and take on more apprentices, particularly in engineering and sciences? that would encourage more youngsters to study those subjects in schools and universities. >> i have seen with my own eyes what they do in terms of apprenticeships including higher-level apprenticeships and it is extremely impressive. we have to take action at every level, make sure young people are studying science and math sub stacks -- subjects. we have to make sure setting of apprenticeships is simpler, less expensive. we need a culture where companies want to get involved in this program. we also need to attract more investment to our shores. that is why it is good news that 200 millionuncing invested in our country. lifeside engineering, sciences is an area where britain can win in the global race. when the house debated syria in late august, the estimate of bed in the conflict was around 100,000. just over three mont