Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the devolution of the adult education budget on the development of literacy, numeracy and digital skills.

By devolving the Adult Education Budget to Mayoral Combined Authorities, local areas will be able to shape the delivery of skills for the benefit of their residents. To make sure that there is a quality and consistent offer throughout, the department will continue to specify which qualifications will be eligible for full funding through the English, mathematics and digital statutory duties.