Written questions

Higher Technical Qualifications

2026-06-22 · Department for Work and Pensions · 12505 · Official question

Ian Sollom

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has assessed the potential merits of allowing Growth and Skills Levy funding to be used for Higher Technical Qualifications, particularly for adult learners.

Answer

This government is investing over £18 billion per year in post-16 education and skills and is delivering record investment this parliament, committing an additional £1.2 billion a year by the 2028-29 financial year to support around 65,000 more learners a...