§ Mrs. Ann Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many unemployed persons from ethnic communities are able to obtain special training facilities, including language training programmes, in the Bolton area.
§ Mr. Jim LesterThe only facilities about which I have information are those supported by the Manpower Services Commission. I am informed by the Commission that it supports a part-time language training course in Bolton with a capacity of 135 places. The continuation of support by the Commission for this course is under review. Members of ethnic minorities may also apply for the
Financial Year 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual £ £ £ £ £ £ Job Introduction Scheme Not in operation Introduced July 1977 263,000 211,986 260,000 35,904 Adaptations to Premises and Equipment Not in operation Introduced August 1977
250,000 28,760 500,000 2,889 Assistance with Fares to Work 88,000 69,891 144,000 78,983 200,000 108,708 Special Aids to Employment 50,000 69,877 135,000 80,309 175,000 136,770 Business on Own Account 12,000 8,630 11,000 10,447 13,000 12,886