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Aviation: Apprentices

Commons · Question 28960 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 21 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Skills England undertakes structured engagement with employers in the aviation sector before the proposed retirement of apprenticeship standards.

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 21 Sep 2026

The government recognises the importance of aviation apprenticeships in helping employers develop a skilled workforce. Skills England is consulting with stakeholders on the proposal to retire certain occupational standards, often due to low levels of new ...