HC Deb 30 November 2000 vol 357 cc812-3W
Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what guidance is being made available to local Connexions services in connection with the development of their business plans. [140391]

Mr. Wicks

[holding answer 29 November 2000]: Planning guidance was issued on 23 October to the 16 Connexions Partnerships who have been invited to prepare business plans to introduce the Connexions service in 2001. Supplementary guidance, e.g. on Personal Advisers, will be issued shortly. Guidance for partnerships starting in 2002 will be made available next year.