§ 28 Mr. Durantasked the Secretary of State for Employment when he will next meet the Chairman of the Manpower Services Commission.
§ Mr. GoldingMy right hon. Friend meets the Chairman of the Manpower Services Commission regularly and whenever it is appropriate.
§ 33 Mr. Bryan Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied with the proposed organisational structure of the Manpower Services Commission for the London area.
§ Mr. GoldingYes. The Regional Manpower Services Director for London will have general oversight of the development and operation of manpower services for the territory covered by the three existing Employment Service Agency London areas and the Training Services Agency London Region which corresponds with minor exceptions to the Greater London travel-to-work area.
§ 35 Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied with the progress being made by the Manpower Services Commission in implementing its recent programmes to provide more training and job opportunities for young people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoldingI am satisfied with the progress being made by the Manpower Services Commission in implementing its new programme for unemployed young people and it is not intended to make a statement at this stage.