Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 89091

Apprentices

Tabled: 10 November 2025

Answered: 19 November 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of regional variation in (a) participation and (b) progression rates for foundation apprenticeships.

Answer

Andrew Western

The first seven foundation apprenticeships became available in August 2025 focussed on four industrial strategy and priority areas: construction and the built environment, engineering and manufacturing, health and social care, and digital. In line with ot...

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