poll to scrap apprentice electricians

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hi there i heard this is in the pipeline so i want to hear your comments on whether or not to scrap the apprenticeship, they are looking to replace the future electricians with university graduates i just want to hear some thoughts on this before i have a blog to write... Iain - Glasgow

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