Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee

Recommendation 9

9

Provide clarity on accountability, devolved arrangements, and eligibility for new careers service

Recommendation
In its response to this inquiry, the Government should provide clarity on: • the accountability arrangements for its new jobs and careers service and for adult careers services generally, including any joint arrangements between DfE and DWP; • the planned arrangements for the jobs and careers service in Scotland and Wales, where careers support is a devolved matter, including how it will ensure consistency across Great Britain and avoid duplication in devolved settings; and 19 • any eligibility criteria for accessing careers support through the new jobs and careers service, including age limits. (Recommendation, Paragraph 44)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 14 November 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗