§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to require Careers Service contractors to meet an externally verified quality framework if they are to become preferred suppliers under the future contracting arrangements for the Careers Service. [56209]
§ Mr. MudieThe Careers Service future contracting is being considered. We are currently considering a number of options and I expect to make an announcement on the future contracting arrangements early in the new year.