Written questions

Apprenticeship Levy

Commons · Question 109925 · Tabled 30 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 9 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment on the potential impact of increasing employer co-investment to 25 per cent on the number of apprentices taken on by levy-paying employers.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 9 Feb 2026

As we introduce new products, such as apprenticeship units and foundation apprenticeships, we are also simplifying the Growth and Skills Levy, improving its transparency and making it more efficient. Currently, levy-paying employer accounts can show large...