Question follow-through · 117197

Apprentices: Erasmus+ Programme

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Erasmus+ work placements for apprentices on the Growth and Skills Levy.

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
2 Mar 2026
Target answer date
4 Mar 2026
Answer
13 Mar 2026 · 11 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 2 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Erasmus+ work placements for apprentices on the Growth and Skills Levy.

  2. 4 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 13 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    Funding for Erasmus+ placements is provided through the Erasmus+ programme. The apprenticeship funding rules for 2026/27 academic year will set out details on apprenticeships and the Erasmus+ programme.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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