Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022

Key Points

• Now enacted as law (Royal Assent)
• Focuses on skills development and post-16 education policy
• Originated in the Lords and debated through multiple votes and amendments
• Cross-party support from Labour (Co‑op) and Liberal Democrats; Conservative opposition
• Affects learners aged 16 and above, post-16 education providers, employers and education staff

Progress

The bill has completed its journey through Parliament and received Royal Assent, becoming law. It originated in the Lords and is now in force as legislation.

Voting

In the Commons, Labour (Co‑op) and Liberal Democrats voted in favour; Conservatives largely voted against. Other parties and groups were mixed, with some smaller parties supporting or opposing as indicated in the official records.