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Higher Technical Qualifications

Lords · Question HL11391 · Tabled 27 Oct 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 10 Nov 2025

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Asked by Baroness Wolf of Dulwich

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the procedures required for recognition as a Higher Technical Qualification have been changed, or are in line to be changed, as a result of (1) the creation of Skills England and the abolition of the Institute for A

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 10 Nov 2025

Following its creation, Skills England continues to accept Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) applications on a rolling basis. This function moved with Skills England when it transferred to be an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions ...