Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by the Prime Minister on 16 September (HCWS930), whether they plan to introduce legislation to repeal the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 to reflect the move of Skills England from the Department for Education to the Department for Work and Pensions.

A workforce with world-class skills is central to this Government’s Plan for Change. Skills England is delivering on its vision to create better skills for better jobs, enabling growth and opportunity across the country. This includes supporting the development of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, working with businesses in priority sectors to develop sector packages and publishing its first three reports, which provide robust evidence to help government and partners make informed decisions on skills.

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc.) Act 2025 was vital in establishing Skills England and there are no plans to repeal it.

The transfer of responsibilities, including Skills England, from the Department for Education to the Department for Work and Pensions will strengthen the Government’s approach to adult employment and training. These departments will continue to work closely together and I will serve as a joint Minister for Skills.