§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether applications from sponsors to the special temporary employment programme and the work experience scheme will be considered even though they do not have the written support of relevant trade unions.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that applications under both programmes will be warmly welcomed from all suitable sponsors. Sponsors are, however, asked whether they have consulted trade unions whose interests may be involved. The MSC and the area boards are naturally concerned that in such cases projects should have full trade union backing.