Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 98610
Horticulture and Parks: Skilled Workers
Tabled: 9 December 2025
Answered: 16 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Samantha Niblett
Labour — South Derbyshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how their department can work with others across Government to ensure there are the right skills and workforce in place to support local authorities in developing careers in amenity horticulture and par
Answer
Andrew WesternDWP is working alongside sector-owning departments to ensure people have access to training to acquire the skills needed by employers, including Local Authorities.Local agencies and local government are well placed to understand their local labour market,...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 98610) →