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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Employment Support Funding Arrangements between the Department of Work and Pensions and the Welsh Government

25 March 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Andrew Western Lab Stretford and Urmston

Benefits & WelfareLocal GovernmentWales

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Department of Work and Pensions will transfer up to 20 million to the Welsh Government for Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Pilots.
  • The funding will support new employment programmes designed by the Welsh Government over a two-year period.
  • The goal is to create localised schemes through the Welsh Government's Employability Support Programme.

Issue summary

This statement discusses the devolution of employment support funding from the UK Government to the Welsh Government as part of a manifesto commitment.

Action requested

The agreement includes transferring up to £20 million for Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Pilots and further funding for new employment programmes over two years, with the aim of designing localised schemes through the Welsh Government’s Employability Support Programme.

Key facts

  • The UK and Welsh Governments have agreed to devolve employment support funding.
  • Up to £20 million will be transferred for Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Pilots from 2025-26 to 2026-27.
  • Further funding will be provided for new employment programmes over two years.
  • The Welsh Government will design and deliver localised schemes through the Employability Support Programme.
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