Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Government's proposals to reduce the number of government agencies, what discussions he has had with (a) HM Treasury and (b) the Construction Industry Training Board on that body's future (i) operation and (ii) budget; and if he will make a statement.

The mechanism for considering the status and structure of the Construction Industry Training Board and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board is the forthcoming public bodies review of the Industry Training Boards. The review of the Industry Training Boards is anticipated to commence in the 2023/24 financial year. It is usual practice for such reviews to engage with His Majesty's Treasury and other relevant government departments.