Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 2001 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 action he is taking to ensure that careers guidance under his Connexions Strategy is given by advisers who have undergone full training in careers work.

Answer: Mr. Boswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what action he is taking to ensure that careers guidance under his Connexions Strategy is given by advisers who have undergone full training in careers work. [155867] Mr. Wicks: The Connexions Service will offer at least the same level of impartial careers information, advice and guidance for 13 to 19 year-olds as is currently provided by careers services. However, in order to remove the significant barriers to learning that many young people face, the range of information, advice and guidance provided by the Connexions Service will be extended to cover matters relating to, for example, housing and health. Personal Advisers will operate as multi-disciplinary teams and will include a range of people offering specialist support to young people. Personal Advisers providing careers guidance will have appropriate professional qualifications.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 155867; 365 c685W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Advisory services Vocational guidance Young people Connexions Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk