Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 April 2000. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 April 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, how many persons he expects to be employed in the (a) Connexions Service National Unit and (b) Connexions Partnerships at local learning and skills council level following the full implementation of the Connexions Service.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many persons he expects to be employed in the (a) ConneXions Service National Unit and (b) ConneXions Partnerships at local learning and skills council level following the full implementation of the ConneXions Service. [119260] Mr. Wicks: The ConneXions Service National Unit will largely be staffed by existing civil servants from a range of Government Departments but will also draw on secondees from the voluntary, youth and private sectors where appropriate. The structure of the new National Unit, including the staffing complement, will be for the new Chief Executive to determine when appointed. At local Learning and Skills Council level, staffing will be a matter for determination by local ConneXions Partnerships.

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