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, what his timetable is for the implementation of his proposals in respect of personal advisers in the Connexions Service.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what his timetable is for the implementation of his proposals in respect of personal advisers in the ConneXions service. [119268] Mr. Wicks: There will be a phased introduction of the ConneXions service from April 2001 over a two to three year period. This will allow time to recruit and train the staff needed for the service. It is expected that in the initial stages of implementation the majority of personal advisers will be drawn from existing careers service and youth service practitioners, along with others from a wide range of backgrounds in the voluntary, public and private sectors with the necessary experience and aptitude to work effectively with young people.

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