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Employment: Advisory Services

Commons · Question 76319 · Tabled 10 Sep 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 15 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Nichols

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of the creation of a national advice workforce development fund.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 15 Oct 2025

Skills England will identify and address skills gaps across all sectors. It works with employers, training providers, and local authorities to ensure the skills system reflects real-world workforce needs, both nationally and locally.Through 16-19 funding,...