Question follow-through · 121122

Apprentices: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when is his estimated date for publishing publish funding rates, duration and assessment arrangements for each of the seven apprenticeship units due to launch in April 2026.

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
16 Mar 2026
Target answer date
18 Mar 2026
Answer
23 Mar 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 16 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when is his estimated date for publishing publish funding rates, duration and assessment arrangements for each of the seven apprenticeship units due to launch in April 2026.

  2. 18 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 23 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    Following the announcement we will be carrying out further testing with critical stakeholders to confirm details, including funding rates and delivery hours, are set at the right level. We want to ensure the final figures are robust and reflect sector nee...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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