§ Mrs. Knightasked the Secretary of State for Employment in how many areas the Manpower Services Commission does not allow young people on the youth opportunities programme to work on Saturdays.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonSaturday working by young people is permitted in all areas subject to the limitations laid down by statute and local byelaws and the criteria governing schemes administered by the commission. These criteria normally allow Saturday morning working, but require the need for Saturday afternoon work to be demonstrated by the sponsor.