The Government's productivity plan has been described as a "vague collection of existing policies" by the Business Innovation and Skills Committee (BIS).

The committee has questioned whether the plan has enough focus and said that results will not be guaranteed in areas such as skills and education.

Plans to increase apprenticeships to 3 million by 2020 were also criticised.  The committee said the plan lacked detail on protection, consultation and training for both apprentices and businesses.