§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what responsibilities the Careers Service has under the New Deal for 18 to 24 year olds. [29208]
§ Mr. Andrew Smith[holding answer 12 February 1998]: Responsibility in the delivery of the New Deal rests locally with New Deal partners. We have encouraged Careers Services to play a full role, either as individual companies or as part of consortiums, notably in the provision of careers advice during the Gateway.