§ Mr. Easthamasked the Secretary of State for Employment what reply he is sending to the town clerk of Manchester in response to his letter of 14 May about the falling level of apprentice intake in the direct works department from 140 in 1979 to 60 in 1981.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI am inviting representatives of Manchester city council to meet me to discuss the points raised in the town clerk's letter.