§ Mr. HendryTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what he estimates the annual cost of Young Voices will be. [120532]
§ Margaret Hodge[holding answer 20 June 2003]: 'Young Voices' is not a Connexions produced publication. It is an independent magazine and is an off-shoot of 'The Voice', a magazine targeted at members of the black community.
'The Voice' and ' Young Voices' are published by Vee Tee Ay (Media Resources) Co Ltd. 'The Voice' is an independent, weekly publication established in 1992. It has an audited publication of c. 34,000, and a cover price of £0.75.
London Connexions Partnerships supported the recent launch of 'The Voice' by having Connexions Personal Advisers (PAs) present at the launch event. The PAs were on hand to offer advice, support and guidance to young people attending the event. 'Young Voices' will also feature the Connexions Direct number from time to time, but this is at no cost to Connexions.