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, how frequently he plans to review progress against the plan's commitments and whether he will publish results broken down by region.

The Professional and Business Services Council will work with government to oversee implementation of the Jobs Plan. Its Skills and Talent Working Group will monitor delivery through a shared performance framework, tracking progress against government and industry commitments and escalating barriers where necessary. We will continue to work with Skills England, regional partners and the wider skills system to assess progress, including how the Plan supports skills and employment needs across the country. Arrangements for reporting progress, including the appropriate geographical breakdown, will be considered as delivery develops.