§ Mr. Philip Hollandasked the Secretary of State for Employment when he last received written advice from the Special Programmes Board; and what action he has taken as a result.
§ Mr. Jim Lester[pursuant to his reply, 29 April 1980, c. 424]: The Special Programmes Board reports to the Manpower Services Commission on the progress and development of the youth opportunities programme and special temporary employment programme.
My right hon. Friend last received written advice from the Manpower Services Commission about special programmes in a letter of 3 December 1979 from its chairman, Sir Richard O'Brien, concerning the commission's recommendations about provision in 1980–81. My right hon. Friend announced the Government's
484Wfishermen have been lost at sea or killed in accidents in each year since 1960; what is the fatality rate per 1,000 employed; and what is the comparative fatality rate in the coal mining and construction industries.
§ Mr. MayhewFollowing is the information. It is customary for accident incidence rates to be stated per 100,000 at risk.
decision on provision in 1980–81 in a statement to the House on 14 February.—[Vol. 978, c. 1755–56.]
§ Mr. Philip Hollandasked the Secretary of State for employment when he last received written advice from the Advisory Committee on the Resettlement of Ex-Regular Members of Her Majesty's Forces; and what action he has since taken as a result.
§ Mr. Jim Lester[pursuant to his reply, 29 April 1980, c. 424]: The Advisory Committee on the Resettlement of Ex-Regulars advises the Manpower Services Commission on arrangements for the resettlement in civilian life of ex-Regular Service personnel. The most recent meeting of the committee was on 15 January 1980. Advice given by the committee is being taken into account in reviewing MSC services for ex-Regulars in the light of expenditure and staffing reductions.