§ Mrs. Ray Michieasked the Secretary of State for Employment what provision will be made to accommodate disabled people who arc not able to cope with the demands of full-time work into the community programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeThere are many part-time jobs available on the community programme for those unable to work full-time. Improvements to be introduced next year will focus the programme more closely on the individual training needs of participants, and final details have still to be settled.
§ Mrs. Ray Michieasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received from disabled groups regarding the change in eligibility to join the community programme to one year's unemployment for everyone; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeThere have been no such changes to eligibility rules as far as these affect disabled people. Disabled people may still join the programme after six months unemployment.