Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 2 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Logistics: Apprentices and Education

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to support the provision of (a) apprenticeships, (b) higher education courses and (c) other educational courses to assist recruitment to the logistics industry.

Answer

The government offers a range of education and training which can be used to support the logistics sector. This includes apprenticeships, such as the Urban Driver and Large Goods Vehicle driver C + E standards, Skills Bootcamps, sector-based work academy programmes and a range of funded qualifications including 26 in logistics and 30 in warehousing and distribution.

The Adult Skills Fund also funds a range of courses to support entry into or progression in the logistics industry. In addition to the costs of training provision, learners can be funded to complete the medical and attain the licence required to become an heavy goods vehicle driver. In areas where the fund has been devolved, to 12 Strategic Authorities and the Greater London Authority, they are responsible for the provision of adult education in their areas.

Higher education institutions are autonomous and responsible for determining the provision they deliver.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 102600
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Adult Education: Finance
Monday, 16 March 2026
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House of Commons; Logistics: Apprentices and Education
Thursday, 26 March 2026
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Subjects: Education Apprentices Logistics
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Logistics: Apprentices and Education

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