Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 17848

Apprentices: Life Sciences

Tabled: 10 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Government's joint press release entitled UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments, published on 9 July 2026, what estimate he has mad

Answer

Andrew Western

The Life Sciences Sector Jobs Plan has been developed jointly with industry to address workforce shortages and their underlying causes, including skills gaps, retention, pay and job quality. The Government recognises the important role that apprenticeship...

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