HC Deb 24 May 1979 vol 967 cc252-3W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he intends to continue all the job-saving and job-creating measures currently in operation in the Ormskirk constituency.

Mr. Jim Lester

All the special employment measures currently in operation are under review, and I expect decisions to be announced as soon as possible.

Mr. Foster

asked the Secretary of State for Employment in view of his decision to limit the special temporary employment programme, what steps he intends to take to assist the long-term unemployed in South-West Durham; and, in particular, whether he intends to increase the education and training opportunities to assist the adaptability and mobility of the long-term unemployed.

Mr. Jim Lester

The Government are making an urgent and thorough review of the various special employment measures, including the special temporary employment programme, and we shall announce our decisions as soon as possible.