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Written question asked by Mary Glindon (Labour) on Friday, 9 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Further Education: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 on further education provision for people aged between 16 and 24 in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend constituency.

Answer

The Autumn Budget 2025 made available more than £1.5 billion over the Spending Review period for investment in employment and skills support through the Youth Guarantee and the Growth and Skills Levy.

This includes fully funding SME apprenticeships for eligible people under 25, alongside changes to make the apprenticeship system simpler and more efficient. £725 million of this total package will deliver the next phase of the Growth and Skills offer, invested through expanding foundation apprenticeships, launching a pilot to better connect young people to local apprenticeship opportunities, and fully fund SME apprenticeships for eligible 16–24-year-olds from the next academic year.

This investment will support people of all ages across the country, including in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104477
Session
2024-26
Related items
Budget 2025: Strong Foundations, Secure Future
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Further education Young people Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Link
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