§ Mr. Freemanasked the Paymaster General what response there has been from voluntary organisations to the extension of the community programme specifically to cover them.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkVoluntary organisations have been able to participate in the community programme from its inception and account for some 50 per cent. of the places provided. The response by voluntary orgainsations to the charities initiative launched on 4 November as an experiment in further extending the work done under the community programme has been encouraging. Some 15 bodies are taking part or will shortly do so, and a number of other orgainsations have also asked to be involved and. where possible, will be included in the experiment.
§ Mr. Leightonasked the Paymaster General what representations he has received advocating an increase in the average weekly allowance paid to those on the community programme.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkA number of representations have been received from hon. Members and members of the general public. All aspects of the community programme are kept under review.