As Minister of State at the Department for Education he will be responsible for apprenticeships (16 – 18) and careers advice.

John Hayes said: “I am delighted to be able to take on this new role and look forward to helping take forward the government’s work on careers advice and apprenticeships for young people.

“I am completely committed to ensuring people of all ages have access to learning and the skills they need to get on in their lives and careers.”