Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues in the Department for Transport regarding Skills England’s live review of maritime apprenticeship standards.

The Government recognises the importance of maritime apprenticeships in helping employers develop a skilled workforce. Ministers and officials engage regularly with colleagues across Government on matters relating to skills and workforce development, including sectors of strategic importance such as maritime.