Question follow-through · 2458
Skills England
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions he has had with the leadership of Skills England.
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- Answering body
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Tabled
- 18 May 2026
- Target answer date
- 20 May 2026
- Answer
- 29 May 2026 · 11 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
18 May 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions he has had with the leadership of Skills England.
20 May 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
29 May 2026
Answer published
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions maintains a close and collaborative working relationship with the leadership of Skills England, reflecting their direct reporting relationship and supported by regular engagement. Recent discussions have focuse...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Citizens Advice: North Staffordshire
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Universal Credit: Staffordshire
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