HC Deb 17 April 1986 vol 95 c456W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Prime Minister if she will give urgent consideration to initiating pilot workfare schemes similar to those operating in the United States of America in dissimilar areas of Britain with a view to creating a nationwide workfare system in due course.

The Prime Minister

We continue to consider all ways, including the American experience, in which we can help the unemployed and tackle unemployment.