Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 January 2000. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 January 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 criteria will be used to assess which careers guidance services are appropriate for transfer to the combined Youth Support Service; who will undertake this assessment; and what role interested partners will play in this process.

Answer: Mr. Hilary Benn: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what criteria will be used to assess which careers guidance services are appropriate for transfer to the combined Youth Support Service; who will undertake this assessment; and what role interested partners will play in this process. [104695] Mr. Wicks: We are creating a new service with a new vision to ensure that all young people have access to the support and guidance services they need, when and where they need it, co-ordinating the services currently provided by an array of different agencies concerned with different aspects of young people's lives. We expect that the best careers service companies, together with a range of other local partners, will play a major role in the new arrangements. At this stage no decision has been made regarding any assessment criteria. We shall be announcing shortly the key functions that we expect the new support service to perform and how we will involve major partners in developing and implementing the new service.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 342 c389W;342 c387W; 104695
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Vocational guidance Young people Youth services Youth Support Service