Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 18428
Employment: Learning Disability
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 21 July 2026
Question
Mr Paul Kohler
Liberal Democrat — Wimbledon
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to encourage employers to offer paid work trials as an alternative to formal interviews for jobseekers with learning disabilities.
Answer
Dame Diana JohnsonEducation and skills are devolved matters, the response outlines the information for England only. We are transforming the Apprenticeships Levy into a new Growth and Skills Levy in England, giving employers greater flexibility, creating more opportunities...
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