Written question asked by Sylvia Heal (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 1997. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 1997 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, What plans he has to improve the range and quality of opportunities for young people to link their education to work. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Heal: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to improve the range and quality of opportunities for young people to link their education to work. [18771] Dr. Howells: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has this week launched Investing in Young People, a major new strategy aimed at improving the range and quality of education and training available to all young people aged 16 to 19. The measures which make up this strategy are aimed at giving everyone the chance to gain recognised qualifications which will give them the best possible start in the workplace. They include measures to tackle underachievement among this age group, and bring back into education those who have dropped out.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18771; 302 c652-3W;302 c653-4W
Session: 1997-98
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Employment Job creation Qualifications Training Young people Investing in young people