§ Mr. Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps were taken to advertise the part-time job release scheme; at what cost; and if he will make a statement on the success of the scheme so far.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe part-time job release scheme was advertised from October to December 1983 in national newspapers and magazines at a cost of some £245,000. Although considerable interest has been shown in this new experimental scheme, actual take-up has so far been very disappointing. We shall be considering its future when it has had a fair trial.