Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Will Stone and Kirith Entwistle

Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Commons Chamber

[Will Stone (Swindon North) (Lab)]

4. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on increasing apprenticeship opportunities for young people.

[Kirith Entwistle (Bolton North East) (Lab)]

25. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on increasing apprenticeship opportunities for young people.

[The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Torsten Bell)]

My hon. Friends are entirely right to focus on the need for more apprenticeship opportunities for young people. Reversing the 40% decline in youth apprenticeships since 2016 is a top priority. That is why the Government are investing £3.3 billion in apprenticeships, and why the Chancellor has announced the expansion of local apprenticeship services to all mayors.