Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 109499

Manufacturing Industries: Young People

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 5 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 increase awareness among young people of career opportunities in British manufacturing industries.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson

The Government is taking a range of steps to increase awareness among young people of the diverse and rewarding career opportunities available in British manufacturing. This forms part of our wider efforts to reduce the number of young people who are not ...

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