Written questions

Apprentices: Accountancy

Commons · Question 14237 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by John Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what evidence the Government used to conclude that there would be no significant long-term reduction in the supply of skills following the removal of public funding for most Level 7 apprenticeships.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 7 Jul 2026

Apprenticeships are a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.This Government is investing in young people’s futures and reversing the sharp decline in apprenticeship starts amongst young people - which have fallen by 4...