Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements exist to monitor the Career Transition Partnership; and if he will make a statement on its performance in securing civilian employment. - Includes figures.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements exist to monitor the Career Transition Partnership; and if he will make a statement on its performance in securing civilian employment. [142151] Mr. Spellar: The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is a partnership between the Ministry of Defence and Coutts Consulting Group, a commercial company with considerable expertise in Resettlement and Outplacement matters. The purpose of the CTP is to assist those leaving the armed forces to make a successful transition to civilian employment when their careers have come to an end. Resettlement and career transition services for those leaving the regular armed forces are core elements of the Armed Forces Overarching Personnel Strategy. To monitor the performance of the partnership, MOD established a dedicated team at the outset of the contract in October 1998. The team has the express purpose of monitoring the activities of the contractor, to ensure that he meets the performance criteria laid down in the contract. Over the period from contract inception to March 2000, the CTP has achieved a success rate of 54 per cent. of service leavers achieving employment immediately on discharge, with 93 per cent. achieving employment within six months of discharge.

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