Written question asked by Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Andrew Western (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Training: Somerset
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the discontinuation of the Skills Bootcamps programme on (a) AI and (b) automation training in Somerset for 2026-27 financial year.
- Answer
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The Skills Bootcamp programme has not been discontinued.
We continue to support the delivery of Skills Bootcamps, in order to benefit more adults, employers, and the economy, and funding remains available for Skills Bootcamps in Somerset in the 2026-27 financial year.
We are giving local areas greater control of the delivery of Skills Bootcamps in line with our commitment to devolution, supporting areas to use Skills Bootcamps to more closely meet the needs of their local employers and economy.
A new funding model for local areas from 2026-27 will ensure the distribution of funding remains fit for purpose and sustainable as the programme matures.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 108929
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Training Somerset Automation Artificial intelligence Skills Bootcamps
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- 2026-03-25 15:42:08 +0000
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