HC Deb 19 February 1981 vol 999 c189W
Mr. Guy Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what levels of grant will be payable by the Manpower Services Commission to sponsors of youth opportunities programme workshops in respect of their running costs as from April 1981.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Consideration is being given to the level of grant payable from April 1981 by the Manpower Services Commission to sponsors of youth opportunities programme workshops in respect of their running costs. Details will be made public as soon as possible.

Mr. Guy Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of approved capital costs will be payable to new sponsors of youth opportunities programme training workshops as from April 1981; and whether he considers it represents a sufficient incentive to achieve his objectives under this part of the programme.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Proposals for the reimbursement of capital costs to sponsors of training workshops in the youth opportunities programme in 1981–82 are being considered. Details will be made public as soon as possible.