Apprentices: Shipping
Lords · Question HL3385 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 25 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Berkeley
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to encourage the take-up of small commercial vessel crewmember apprenticeships, and other maritime employment programmes.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 25 Sep 2026
The government recognises the importance of maritime apprenticeships in helping employers develop a skilled workforce. Skills England works with employers and sector bodies to develop and maintain a range of maritime apprenticeship standards, ensuring the...