§ Mr. Hefferasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what are the levels of unemployed in the construction industry on Merseyside; and what steps he is taking to provide greater job opportunities for construction workers in the area;
(2) what steps he is taking to bring down the high level of unemployment on Merseyside, now reaching 107,000 in the area.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI refer the hon. Member to the replies I gave to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Scotland Exchange (Mr. Parry) on Monday 28 July.—[Vol. 989, c.457–8].
§ Mr. Hefferasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) why some private agencies which have received cash assistance to help train young people in skills in Merseyside are now being refused that aid; and what opportunities he is providing in the area for youth employment;
(2) what steps he is taking on Merseysied to ensure that work is available for school leavers and young people.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.