§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what financial support is being offered to the managing agencies planned for the community programme.
§ Mr. AlisonTo help offset administrative and other costs of providing a service for community programme project sponsors, the Manpower Services Commission will pay agents a fee of £100 per filled place under their control.
§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many managing agencies have been appointed for the community programme; and, where they are voluntary organisations, what are their names and locations.
§ Mr. AlisonDiscussions are under way at both national and local level with bodies interested in becoming community programme agents, but as yet no agreements have been signed.
§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what criteria are used in allocating places under the community programme.
§ Mr. AlisonThe available places have been allocated on an employment services area basis broadly in proportion to each area's share of the long-term unemployed people the programme is designed to help. The allocation of places within individual areas is made on a similar basis but with particular regard to local circumstances.