§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will now seek to double the £23.50 per week pay of all those on Manpower Services Commission's work experience schemes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonNo. The level of the allowance will be considered as part of the review of special employment measures. Meanwhile, the Government believe the present level of allowance still represents a sufficient lead over benefit rates to attract the young people at whom the youth opportunities programme is aimed.