Andrew Snowden MP: written questions

Written questions

• ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16134More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many of the proposed 50,000 new apprenticeships for young people have been allocated to (a) England, (b) each region and (c) each sector to date.

  Answer: Skills is a devolved matter and the department is responsible for apprenticeships in England only. This Government is transforming the apprenticeships levy into a new growth and skills levy in England. This is backed by £1 billion of additional investment...

  Answered 15 Jul 2026

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• ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16133More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many apprenticeship starts by 16 to 24-year-olds there were in each year for which data is available.

  Answer: Apprenticeship starts by age group, including 16-24 year olds, are published in the Apprenticeships statistics publication, which can be accessed at: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/permalink/1dac5d3f-4c1b-46a4-ab36-08dedb5...

  Answered 17 Jul 2026

  Original Parliament record