HC Deb 08 December 1986 vol 107 cc15-6W
Mr. Wainwright

asked the Paymaster General (1) if he will make a statement regarding the proposed ethnic monitoring of the unemployed;

(2) if he will make a statement about representations made to him from community leaders regarding the proposed ethnic monitoring of the unemployed;

(3) if he will make a statement about representations made by local community relations councils regarding the proposed ethnic monitoring of the unemployed;

(4) if he will make a statement about representations made to him by local black and Asian representatives regarding the proposed ethnic monitoring of the unemployed;

(5) whether the proposed ethnic monitoring of the unemployed will be entirely voluntary; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.