Julian has marked National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the benefits that taking on an apprentice can bring to businesses and the opportunities they present to young people.
Julian Smith, Member of Parliament for Skipton and Ripon, has welcomed the news that Nidderdale High School and Upper Wharfedale School will be asked to give their views to a national review of education funding allocation to rural schools.
Julian, along with other members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Off-Grid Gas, has pledged to continue to raise concerns about the industry on behalf of constituents.