§ 22. Mr. Needhamasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the relationship between the careers service and jobcentres.
§ Mr. Jim LesterGenerally, yes. The two services work together to ensure that young people get the maximum benefit 107W from the provision of two different services which between them respond to the varied needs of youngsters. However, the Government and the MSC are conscious of the need to ensure that the relationship is made as effective as possible, and are currently studying ways of making improvements.