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Nuclear Power: Apprentices and Training

Asked by Claire YoungLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 7 July 2026UIN 14079

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to develop the skills and apprenticeships required to support new jobs in the nuclear sector.

Answered by Andrew Western

Skills England are currently working closely with employers and other stakeholders from across the nuclear sector to revise and update some of these standards, to ensure that they meet the current and future skills needs of the sector and can be delivered effectively.

This includes cross-sector work to address key shortages, such as introducing a new mechanised welding apprenticeship unit to support major projects like Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.

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