HC Deb 31 January 1978 vol 943 cc89-90W
23. Mr. Ioan Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Employment in view of the continuing high level of structural unemployment, what consideration has been given to increasing employment opportunities by (a) early retirement, (b) expansion of youth opportunity programme, (c) extended leave for service, (d) control of overtime, (e) paid educational leave, and (f) reduction of the working week; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Harold Walker

Proposals on these lines are being considered along with others in the review of manpower measures at present being undertaken. A major expansion of opportunities for young people under the youth opportunities programme is already under way.