Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 May 2000. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 May 2000 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, pursuant to his Answer of 19th April 2000, 348 c563W, on Connexions, how many persons are employed in the National Unit of the ConneXions Service in (a) London, (b) Sheffield and (c) elsewhere; how many of them are from (i) Government departments, (ii) youth and voluntary work and (iii) the private sector; and what is the timetable for employing more persons in the National Unit.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, pursuant to his answer of 19 April 2000, Official Report, column 563W, on Connexions, how many persons are employed in the National Unit of the Connexions Service in (a) London, (b) Sheffield and (c) elsewhere; how many of them are from (i) Government Departments, (ii) youth and voluntary work and (iii) the private sector; and what is the timetable for employing more persons in the National Unit. [122473] Mr. Wicks: The structure of the Connexions National Unit will be for the new Chief Executive to determine. We expect a new Chief Executive to take up post and make decisions on the staffing complement of the National Unit by late summer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 122473; 350 c102W;350 c103W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Advisory services Government departments Private sector Vocational guidance Young people Connexions Service Youth work
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