HC Deb 24 February 1981 vol 999 c325W
42. Mr. Eggar

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will seek to establish arrangements by which jobcentres could assist secondary schools in ensuring a smooth transition for young people from school to employment.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The statutory duty to provide a careers service to work with schools and assist young people in the transition from school to work lies with local education authorities. There are arrangements for cooperation between careers office and jobcentre staff of the Manpower Services Commission, whenever this is to the advantage of young persons. My right hon. Friend will continue to monitor this matter carefully.