§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of Stale for Education and Employment what was the total Government expenditure on careers libraries, in each year since their establishment; and if she will make a statement on the declared aims of the careers libraries. [8222]
§ Mr. PaiceThe total annual Government expenditure on the careers library initiative, excluding value added tax, since its implementation is as follows:
- 1992–93: £6.283 million
- 1993–94: £5.984 million
- 1994–95: £1.488 million
- 1995–96: £1.345 million (provisional)
- 1996–97: £1.515 million (planned)
The aim of the careers library initiative is to equip secondary schools and colleges with up-to-date careers libraries and computerised information.