Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 105881

Personal Care Services: Apprentices

Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Vikki Slade

Liberal DemocratMid Dorset and North Poole

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase the uptake of (a) hairdressing and (b) barbering apprenticeships.

Answer

Andrew Western
There are a number of apprenticeship standards available to support the hair and beauty sector, including the Level 2 Hairdressing Professional standard and the Level 2 Barbering Professional standard. The government provides a range of financial support ...

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