Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S7W-02757 · Session 7

What plans it has to ensure that training providers receive sufficient SDS Modern Apprenticeship contract volume and value to recruit a new…

Answered Asked by Paul McLennan SNP Lodged 30 Aug 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to ensure that training providers receive sufficient SDS Modern Apprenticeship contract volume and value to recruit a new annual Level 6 cohort while simultaneously progressing successful apprentices from Level 6 to 7.

The answer

Answered by Alyn Smith on 15 Sep 2026 · 16 days after it was lodged, on time

This is an operational matter for Skills Development Scotland (SDS) as they administer Modern Apprenticeships on behalf of the Scottish Government.I have asked the Chief Executive of SDS to respond to you directly.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-02757 by reference.