HC Deb 25 April 2002 vol 384 cc413-4W
Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the terms of reference are of the engineering ambassadors scheme; and if she will make a statement. [49848]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

Science and engineering ambassadors will build on, strengthen and expand existing work around the country bringing young people and teachers together with people who use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills in their careers. It aims to show young people the links between what they learn at school and the world of work, and to give them an understanding of science/engineering career opportunities.

Science and engineering ambassadors (SEAs) has been jointly developed by this Department and DTI colleagues. It was launched jointly by my noble Friends the Minister for Early Years and School Standards and the Minister for Science on 31 January, initially as part of Science Year but is expected to become a permanent activity—a legacy of Science Year. A copy of the SEAs brochure will be placed in the Libraries and more information is available on www.setnet.org.uk.