§ Sir Gerard VaughanTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what has been the outcome of consultations between his Department and Berkshire county council with regard to the future of the careers service in Berkshire.
Mr. JacksonMy Department has received a response from the education committee of Berkshire county council to my consultation paper on the future of the careers service. I welcome the response. It is being considered prior to any decision being taken on the future of the careers service.
§ Sir Gerard VaughanTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what progress his Department has made in its consultation with local education authorities on the future of the careers service; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. JacksonMy Department has received a very high response from local education authorities to the consultation on the future of the careers service. All responses are being considered.