Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Smith of Malvern on 15 December (HL12482), when they expect to publish their response to their consultation, Post-16 level 3 and below pathways, closing on 12 January 2026.

The results of the consultation on Post-16 Level 3 and Below Pathways and the department's response will be published on GOV.UK in spring 2026.