§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take steps to open a jobcentre in Bacup, Rossendale.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that job centre network plans include provision for a new office at Bacup. A search for suitable premises is being undertaken by the Property Services Agency but, despite investigating a number of possibilities, nothing suitable has yet been found.