Written questions

Hospitality Industry: Apprentices

Commons · Question 28287 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many foundation apprenticeships have expanded into the hospitality sector in the first three months since it's introduction in April 2026.

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 16 Sep 2026

The catering and hospitality foundation apprenticeship was introduced in April 2026. The latest published apprenticeships data for the 2025/26 academic year, which includes foundation apprenticeship starts and covers August 2025 to April 2026, and can be ...