Written questions

Adult Education: Finance

Commons · Question 1167 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of barriers to accessing adult education funding opportunities on locally-based training providers; what steps his Department is taking to improve tra

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 22 May 2026

We are investing in education and skills training for adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF). The ASF funds education and skills training for eligible adults aged 19 and above from pre-entry to level 3, to help them gain the skills they need for work,...