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The training organisation for the building and construction sector (BCITO) says the government should pay employers to teach apprentices - which would help address the shortage.
New figures released today show there are currently 12,000 building and construction apprentices around the country - the highest number yet, but this is still tens of thousands short of expected need.
BCITO Chief Executive Warwick Quinn on what needs to be done.
