§ Mr. Norman Hoggasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he intends to continue the job release scheme after 31 March 1980; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jim LesterA decision about the future of the job release scheme will be made as part of the annual review of the special employment and training measures, which will take place later this year. Such a review has been the practice since the scheme's inception. Decisions will be announced as soon as possible before 31 March 1980.