§ Charles HendryTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many one-stop-shops are operated by the Connexions Service in England. [170022]
§ Margaret Hodge[holding answer 30 April 2004]: A survey in December 2003 showed there were nearly 300 one-stop shops already open, operated by Connexions Partnerships. This number is set to increase with a further 100 one-stop-shops planned to open in the next 18 months.
§ Charles HendryTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what his Department's preferred model of delivery is for Connexions partnerships. [172661]
§ Margaret Hodge[holding answer 12 May 2004]: There is no preferred model, and it is for each Connexions Partnership to decide on a structure which they believe will be the most efficient in delivering the Connexions service in their sub-region.