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Hospitality Industry: Apprentices

Commons · Question 104010 · Tabled 7 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 20 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of hospitality apprenticeship schemes in tackling labour shortages in the pub sector.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 20 Jan 2026

Apprenticeships are one of the ways in which employers in the hospitality sector can fill skills gaps and address labour shortages. Employers in the sector have developed a number of apprenticeships including the Level 2 Food and Beverage Team Member, Lev...