DebateGeneral CommitteeTuesday, 14 April 202616:30

Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026

Parliamentary debate

Parliament will debate three draft statutory instruments that transfer adult education functions from the Department for Education to three county councils: Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire, and Surrey. These regulations enable local authorities to take direct responsibility for planning and delivering adult education services in their areas.

This affects how adult education is funded and delivered in three English counties, shifting control from central government to local councils. It may influence accessibility and provision of adult learning opportunities for residents in these areas and sets a precedent for potential localization of education functions elsewhere.

MPs most likely to speak

David SimmondsConservative and Unionist Party

Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

Josh MacAlisterLabour Party

Whitehaven and Workington

Helen HayesLabour Party

Dulwich and West Norwood

Laura TrottConservative and Unionist Party

Sevenoaks

Lewis CockingConservative and Unionist Party

Broxbourne

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