§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many young unemployed working on the youth opportunities programme are currently placed with registered charities.
§ Mr. AlisonThis information is not available.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has any proposals for improving the industrial safety of those working on the youth opportunities programme.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe Manpower Services Commission, which operates the youth opportunities programme, is now discussing with the CBI and TUC and the Health and Safety Executive what further steps may be necessary to improve the industrial safety of YOP trainees.