HC Deb 17 May 2004 vol 421 c693W
Charles Hendry

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many one-stop-shops are operated by the Connexions Service in England. [170022]

Margaret Hodge

[holding answer 30 April 2004]: A survey in December 2003 showed there were nearly 300 one-stop shops already open, operated by Connexions Partnerships. This number is set to increase with a further 100 one-stop-shops planned to open in the next 18 months.

Charles Hendry

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what his Department's preferred model of delivery is for Connexions partnerships. [172661]

Margaret Hodge

[holding answer 12 May 2004]: There is no preferred model, and it is for each Connexions Partnership to decide on a structure which they believe will be the most efficient in delivering the Connexions service in their sub-region.