§ Mr. SumbergTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many unemployed people have attended job clubs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeSince official records began in April 1986 until March 1988, a total of 126,283 unemployed people passed through job clubs. I have been very encouraged by the success of job clubs in helping long-term unemployed people into jobs. We plan a substantial increase in the number of job club places in 1988–89.