§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what consultations she has had with local education authorities over the future structure of the Careers Advisory Service.
§ Mrs. ThatcherNone. However, the proposals for the future of the Employment Service, announced recently by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment, provide for further consultation with local government on the future of the Youth Employment Service.
§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many of the polytechnics have their own careers officers either on their staff or available through the local education authority.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe information available to my Department indicates that careers guidance services are available to students in about two thirds of the polytechnics.