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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Technology: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many apprenticeships and training placements in technology sectors were created in the last financial year.

Answer

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.

The government publishes statistics on apprenticeship starts by sector subject area: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/permalink/54003efc-6987-4a0f-1265-08dec5bb9009.

The number of students starting a digital T Level, which includes an industry placement, in the 2025/26 academic year, is available here: T Level and T Level foundation year entrant data 2025 to 2026 - GOV.UK


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7393
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Apprentices Training Technology
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk