§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Employment what progress has been made in finding a suitable site for a jobcentre in Woolwich; and what difficulties have been experienced in negotiating with property owners in the area.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission (MSC) that despite a long search there has so far been no progress in acquiring a suitable site for a jobcentre in Woolwich. The MSC in recent negotiations has experienced difficulties partly because of the reluctance of some property owners to allow their premises to be used as a job-centre. Nevertheless, the search will continue and the MSC hopes that a suitable site will eventually be found.