David Lammy, the higher education minister, has reacted to the results of the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR)graduate recruitment survey by emphasising the wide range of options available to recent university leavers. The AGR's bi-annual report actually showed that there had been an 8.9 per cent reduction in the amount of available graduate vacancies, but this figure was considered a positive one because it was initially forecasted to be closer to 24.9 per cent. University leavers' average expected starting salary froze at £25,000 for the second year in a row - an AGR survey first - in evidence that the recession has not had too much of a negative impact on the sector. Mr Lammy said: "Employment rates for graduates continue to be higher than for those with lower qualifications. This research shows that there are areas of growth in the jobs market. "We currently have over 6,500 vacancies, including over 4,000 that are paid, advertised on our Graduate Talent Pool website, a free service matching talented graduates with businesses offering internships."
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