Schools: Careers Advisers

Lord Sutherland of Houndwood Excerpts

Tuesday 22nd May 2012 Lords Chamber

[Lord Hill of Oareford]

My Lords, I agree with my noble friend. That is why we have rapidly been increasing the number of apprenticeships for under-18s and over-18s. The best support that one can give to children to prepare for a career is a decent education. That is why our focus is on what goes on in schools before they are 16 because careers advice, however good it is, cannot compensate if there is a basic deficiency in the education that has been provided.

[Lord Sutherland of Houndwood]

My Lords, in agreeing with the Minister’s last remark—

[Noble Lords]

Time.