§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many reports have been received of the misuse of work experience schemes by employers in the last 12 months; and how many of the complaints have been found to be justified.
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§ Mr. Peter Morrison[pursuant to his reply, 6 April 1981, c. 202]: This information is not available.
§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Employment what checks are carried out to see that work experience schemes for unemployed young people are not used to supplant workers already in employment.
§ Mr. Peter Morrison[pursuant to his reply, 6 April 1981, c. 202]: Appraisal of proposed schemes by the Manpower Services Commission, together with consultation with relevant trade unions and with the careers service and subsequent monitoring procedures, are precisely designed to prevent this abuse.