§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take steps to prevent any further cuts in financial assistance to the Manpower Services Commission ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Prior: Decisions on the funds to be made available to the Manpower Services Commission will continue to be taken within the framework of our general policy on public expenditure and in the light of our assessment of the need for the programmes administered by the commission.