Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the Professional and Business Services Jobs Plan, published on 19 October 2026, what discussions his Department has had with schools and careers services in Essex about improving awareness of careers in accountancy, law, consultancy, cyber security and data analytics.

The Department is working with industry and the skills system to improve awareness of careers across professional and business services. The Careers and Enterprise Company will support employers and the sector to engage with young people, including through local Careers Hubs supporting schools and colleges. Local Skills Improvement Plans also bring together employers, educators and local stakeholders to better align provision with local needs. These measures will help young people, including those in Essex, understand and access opportunities across professional and business services.