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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Training: Cambridgeshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Skills Bootcamps, by when will the Work Based Skills Directorate expand the devolution of delivery to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.

Answer

In line with its commitment to devolution, the government is giving local areas greater control over the delivery of Skills Bootcamps, enabling them to tailor the offer to the needs of local employers and their priorities for the economy.

Skills Bootcamps are now funded through local areas and, as of the 2026/27 academic year, Skills Bootcamps funding in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is not ringfenced and combined with funding for the Adult Skills Fund.

2026 to 27 funding allocations for strategic authorities, including the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, are published here. Strategic Authorities S31 adult skills fund funding for 2026 to 2027 - GOV.UK.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23299
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Training Cambridgeshire
Link
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