§ Mr. SimmondsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many careers advisers there were in each year since 1997. [167990]
§ Margaret HodgeMy Departmemt does not collect data on the number of careers advisers or the specialist qualifications held by Connexions Personal Advisers. Although Connexions Partnerships report the numbers of Personal Advisers in post, they are not yet required to provide data on those with a careers guidance specialism. This information will be available in the annual survey of all Connexions staff due to take place at the beginning of May.