HC Deb 24 June 1980 vol 987 c86W
43. Mr. Straw

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what discussions he has had with the Manpower Services Commission concerning its forecasts for unemployment for 1980 and 1981.

Mr. Jim Lester

The Manpower Services Commission submitted to me late last year a corporate plan which included an appreciation of various published unemployment forecasts. I have discussed the plan and the unemployment outlook with the commission at several subsequent meetings.