HC Deb 29 June 1981 vol 7 c251W
Mr. Skinner

asked 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 Morrison

No. 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.