To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how much it cost to establish the Connexions phone service; and what the budget for the service was in 2008. (248882)

We do not have the information requested. Telephone services form part of a range of helpline services on offer from Connexions Direct, including text message, e-mail and one-to-one webchat. The budget for Connexions Direct for the 2008-09 financial year is £5 million and projected spend for the 2008-09 financial year is £4,838,517.