Oral QuestionDepartment for Education

What steps her Department is taking to support vocational training for people aged under 19.

Tabled: 14 October 2025Answered: 20 October 2025

Asked by

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Education

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Josh MacAlister)

We have cut red tape, put in record investment and tilted the system in favour of young domestic talent, and the proof is in the pudding. Apprenticeship starts, participation and achievement are up, up, up under this Government.