§ Mr. Colin Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people have been employed since October 1982 under the auspices of the community programme who live within each of the areas covered by the Hereford city council and the south Herefordshire district council respectively; and how many schemes are involved.
§ Mr. AlisonIn the area covered by Hereford city council there are two community programme projects which will employ 12 people, and in the area covered by south Herefordshire district council one project employing one person. Nine workers have started on the programme since October 1982.
It is expected that a further 30 places will be created by Hereford and Worcester county council and a similar number by local voluntary organisations. In addition, Hereford city council has decided to set up a community programme agency, and is considering how many places to apply for.