Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 109500

Manufacturing Industries: Training

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 12 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support training and skills pathways for British manufacturing industries.

Answer

Andrew Western

DWP works closely with industry bodies such as Make UK, the Manufacturing Technologies Association and the Institute for Grocery Distributors to support jobseekers to better understand the many career opportunities available in manufacturing. DWP also pro...

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