Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 77091

Apprentices: Health and Safety

Tabled: 15 September 2025
Answered: 16 October 2025

Question

Suella Braverman

Reform UKFareham and Waterlooville

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department is taking steps to (a) simplify and (b) clarify health and safety guidance for firms wishing to employ apprentices under the age of 18.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Under health and safety law, employers must ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, the health and safety of all employees, of any age. As part of this, there are certain considerations that should be made for young people, including apprentices. Regul...

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