Oral Question·Treasury
“What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on increasing apprenticeship opportunities for young people.”
Tabled: 28 October 2026Answered: 3 November 2026
Asked by
Kirith Entwistle
Labour — Bolton North East
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Torsten Bell)
My hon. Friends are entirely right to focus on the need for more apprenticeship opportunities for young people. Reversing the 40% decline in youth apprenticeships since 2016 is a top priority. That is why the Government are investing £3.3 billion in apprenticeships, and why the Chancellor has announced the expansion of local apprenticeship services to all mayors.