§ 36. Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what effect the Government's public expenditure cutbacks will have on projects already announced for the provision or extension of training and employment centres for handicapped persons supported by his Department.
§ Mr. Jim LesterThe existing services to disabled people provided by the Manpower Services Commission will not be subject to expenditure cuts during 1979–80.
The Manpower Services Commission, which has responsibility for training and employment services for disabled people, is currently reviewing the future staffing and expenditure levels as part of the Government's general reappraisal of public service expenditure and manpower.