§ Mr. Tilleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish the results of any research done into the effectiveness of the Capital Radio job-mate scheme in reaching and helping disadvantaged unemployed youngsters.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe results of the research which has been conducted on the effectiveness of Capital job-mate are due to be presented by the researchers to the Manpower Services Commission in a final report at the beginning of May. A decision will be taken at that stage on the publication of results.
§ Mr. Tilleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if he will discuss with the chairman of the Manpower Services Commission the future funding of the Capital Radio job-mate scheme;
(2) if he will consider direct funding for the Capital Radio job-mate scheme following the expiry of its second year Manpower Services Commission grant at the end of April 1981.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI have no plans to discuss the future funding of the Capital Radio job-mate scheme with the chairman of the Manpower Services Commission. I understand that funding for the financial year 1981–82 is currently under consideration by the MSC.