Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Department for Work and Pensions press release entitled Britain's biggest hospitality brands partner with Government to deliver 100,000 jobs for NEET young people, published on 15 October 2026, how frequently the Department will publish data on the number of opportunities offered, participants starting work, participants completing training and participants remaining in employment.

Hospitality businesses have committed to providing over 100,000 jobs for 18 to 24-year-old young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) by the end of the Parliament. These opportunities will be funded and delivered by participating employers and may include recruitment through employers' existing hiring routes, referrals from Jobcentres, opportunities supported by the Youth Guarantee Jobs Grant, and opportunities delivered through the Jobs Guarantee.

Participating employers will also support the Department's work experience programme by offering two to four weeks of hands-on experience, dedicated workplace support and interview experience. Employers providing placements will meet the costs associated with the placement, including uniforms and induction, and will provide ongoing support through a dedicated workplace buddy. Work experience placements will be delivered through existing budgets, with eligible participants continuing to receive Universal Credit during placements and able to access support with travel and childcare costs where appropriate. These opportunities will be available across Great Britain and delivered according to participating employers' locations, workforce requirements and recruitment needs.

Alongside these opportunities, the Department is working with UKHospitality and Mayoral Strategic Authorities to expand access to the Hospitality Skills Passport through approved colleges and training providers, funded through the Adult Skills Fund. Through this partnership, young people will be able to access paid employment opportunities, work experience and training that help them develop the skills and experience employers are looking for. The partnership aims to support progression into sustained employment, apprenticeships and further training, including through industry-recognised qualifications such as the Hospitality Skills Passport.