§ Mr. Needhamasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people aged over 63 years are employed by public services other than the Civil Service; and if he will encourage these services to make greater use of the job release scheme to improve opportunities for young people.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonIn the time available it has not proved possible to establish how many people aged over 63 years are employed in the public services other than the Civil Service. I am, of course, anxious to ensure that as many people as possible participate in the job release scheme.