Written questions

Apprentices: Employment

Lords · Question HL1245 · Tabled 23 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Wolf of Dulwich

To ask His Majesty's Government how many apprentices aged (1) 18 or under, (2) 19-24, and (3) 25 and over, were employed in 2025 by employers with an annual pay bill of (a) between £3 million and £3.25 million, and (b) over £3.25 million.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 7 Jul 2026

All UK employers with an annual pay bill above £3 million pay the levy. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is responsible for collecting the levy on behalf of the government. HMRC publishes data on UK apprenticeship levy receipts at: https://www.gov.uk/governm...