Vocational Guidance and Careers Advice

HC Deb 02 July 1962 vol 662 cc17-8W

Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will make a statement on the provision made for vocational guidance and advice on careers.

Mr. Hare

Vocational guidance and careers advice are available for all young persons to the age of 18 (and over 18 if still at school) from the Youth Employment Service. Of the 181 education authorities in Great Britain 127 run the service in their areas under schemes approved by my Department which itself provides the service in the remaining areas. in 1961, 665,000 young people were advised in this way. I am sending the hon. Member a memorandum giving particulars of the service.