HC Deb 08 February 1980 vol 978 c360W
Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he intends to take following the decision of the Leicestershire education committee to cut its careers services; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Jim Lester

Under the Employment and Training Act 1973, local education authorities have a statutory duty to provide a careers service. It is for authorities themselves to determine the staffing levels which are appropriate to the needs of their own services, but the Secretary of State is taking steps to keep himself informed about the position of the careers service generally.