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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Apprentices and Graduates

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to support the recruitment of (a) apprentices and (b) graduates to the British defence industry.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence already supports over 460,000 jobs and 24,000 apprenticeships across the UK, providing sustainable, high-quality, well-paying jobs. As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy, the Ministry of Defence has announced a £182 million skills package which includes a range of initiatives that will support apprentices and graduates. These include Defence Technical Excellence Colleges, the Defence Universities Alliance and the Graduate and Apprentice Clearing System.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105180
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Defence Apprentices Graduates Industry Recruitment
Link
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