§ Q7. Mr. Pardoeasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the present co- 338W ordination between the Treasury, the Department of Health and Social Security and the Department of the Environment in relation to Her Majesty's Government's policies to combat poverty; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes. There is already close co-ordination between all Departments concerned with family support and the relief of poverty.
§ Q10. Mr. Skinnerasked the Prime Minister whether he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Employment on the matter of unemployment; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes. There is already close co-ordination between these and all other Departments concerned with unemployment, both at headquarters and at local offices throughout the country.