HC Deb 01 May 1986 vol 96 c459W
Mr. Sheerman

asked the Paymaster General how much money has been spent on the training component of the community programme since its inception, over and above that taken for operating costs and wages.

Mr. Lang

From July 1984 to the end of March 1986 some £4.4 million has been spent on additional training for community programme participants to that already provided from the programmes operating and other costs.

Mr. Sheerman

asked the Paymaster General what sums are being allocated for the training component of the community programme for 1986–87 over and above that allowed for operating costs and wages.

Mr. Lang

In 1986–87 £5.5 million will be spent on additional training to that already provided from the programmes operating and other costs.