§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what are the criteria used by his Department for giving grants to co-operatives offering employment opportunities to the unemployed;
(2)what are the circumstances in which a grant of £22,000 was made to three unemployed men to form a workers' cooperative now called Adepco;
(3)if he will make a statement about the work of the three man co-operative known as Adepco, and the level of grant he has approved for its continued working.
§ Mr. GoldingI will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.