Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what contingency plans he has made in the event that the September 2020 implementation of the first three T levels is missed; and if he will make a statement.

The timetable for the delivery of the T Level programme is ambitious, which is why we are keeping it under regular review. The delivery of T Levels in 2020 is purposely focused on a small number of T Levels in a small number of providers. We have already announced the providers who will deliver the first three T Levels, and we are in the process of collecting key data to make sure that these providers have the support they need to meet the timetable.

Over the coming months we will continue to monitor progress, working closely with education providers, employers and delivery partners so that we remain on track for delivery in 2020.