HC Deb 18 May 2000 vol 350 c191W
Mr. Clappison

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what the timetable is for the mapping of current provision of services to be undertaken by the Connexions Service as referred to in paragraph 7.20 of "Connexions: the best start in life for every young person". [122453]

Mr. Wicks

As part of their proposals, each pilot area has been asked to submit a timetable for completing their mapping exercise. We expect all pilots to complete an initial exercise by September 2000. In submitting proposals for the wider introduction of the Connexions Service from April 2001 we expect further mapping will have started before the end of the year.

Mr. Clappison

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if personal advisers will be provided for pupils in independent schools through the Connexions Service. [122702]

Mr. Wicks

The Connexions Service will provide access to high quality guidance and support to all 13–19 year olds, giving particular priority to those young people who are most at risk of encountering obstacles to a successful transition to adulthood.