§ Mr. Watkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people in the United Kingdom have benefited from the work experience programme since its inception.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that by 31st March, 60,519 people had benefited from the work experience programme since its inception.
§ Mr. Watkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people in (a) West Gloucestershire and (b) Gloucestershire have benefited from the work experience programme since its inception.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that information concerning the number of people who have benefited from the work experience programme in Gloucestershire and West Gloucestershire could be obtained only at disproportionate costs. However, the number of places approved since inception at 31st December 1977 was 67 in West Gloucestershire and 469 throughout Gloucestershire.