Laura Kyrke-Smith MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Training: AgricultureDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25201More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to promote participation in technical, vocational and apprenticeship pathways relevant to careers in the food and farming supply chain.

    Answer: Schools must provide pupils with at least six opportunities during years 8 to 13 to hear directly from providers of apprenticeships and technical education, helping them understand the full range of pathways available. We fund the Careers & Enterprise...

    Answered 4 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Training: AgricultureDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25200More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of existing (a) education, (b) training and (c) skills provision to support recruitment and retention in the food and farming supply chain.

    Answer: The government recognises that access to a skilled workforce is essential to the resilience and long-term success of the food and farming supply chain. The Farming Roadmap 2050 sets out a long-term vision for a productive and resilient farming sector, inc...

    Answered 4 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

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Department for Education2
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs1
Department for Work and Pensions2
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government1

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