HC Deb 23 July 1997 vol 298 c595W
Sir Richard Body

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is Her Majesty's Government's policy in respect of work experience for 16 to 17-year-olds; and if he will make a statement. [9083]

Dr. Howells

Work experience has an important contribution to make in preparing young people for adult and working life, whichever learning route they choose at 16.