Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 80786

Lifelong Education and Training

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 28 October 2025

Question

Mr Paul Kohler

Liberal DemocratWimbledon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of levels of access to (a) lifelong learning and (b) reskilling opportunities for adults seeking employment in emerging industries.

Answer

Andrew Western
We are continuing to invest in education and skills training for adults (19 and over) through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), spending £1.4 billion in the 2025/26 academic year, ensuring that adults can access the education and training they need to get into...

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