HC Deb 20 January 1977 vol 924 cc318-9W
Mr. Steen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total cost of the careers service as estimated in the last financial year.

Mr. Golding

The total cost of the local education authority careers service in Great Britain in the financial year 1975–76 was approximately £20.8 million.

Mr. Steen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many officers are employed by the careers service.

Mr. Golding

On 1st September 1976, the last date for which figures are available, 2,651 careers officers and 2,163 support staff were in post in the careers service in Great Britain. In addition 95 careers officers and 92 support staff were in post under the special scheme for the strengthening of the careers service in those areas most affected by the current high level of unemployment amongst young people.

Mr. Steen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment where the offices of the careers service are located; and which are the principal ones.

Mr. Golding

As the list is very long I have arranged for a copy of it to be placed in the Library. The principal careers offices are those which appear first after the name of the local authority.