Oral Question·Cabinet Office
“What steps he is talking to help increase the number of education and training opportunities for young people through the Erasmus+ programme.”
Tabled: 15 January 2026Answered: 22 January 2026
Asked by
Matt Rodda
Labour — Reading Central
Answering Minister
the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chris Ward)
I am delighted that the Government have negotiated associate membership of the Erasmus+ programme from 2027. That could open up opportunities for more than 100,000 young people from all backgrounds to learn, train, study or volunteer abroad. It is good news for further education colleges, universities and businesses, and is just one example of how this Government are building a strong new relationship with the EU that is in our national interest.