Written questions

Keep Britain Working Review

Lords · Question HL13272 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 19 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Shawcross-Wolfson

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made on establishing the Vanguard taskforce proposed in the Mayfield Review, and when the taskforce is expected to start work.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Sherlock, 19 Jan 2026

Work has commenced on the Keep Britain Working Vanguard Phase following publication of the review’s final report in November. We are working with Sir Charlie Mayfield, Vanguard employers and regions to mobilise and design this next phase of work and estab...