HC Deb 21 February 1983 vol 37 cc315-6W
Mr. Harold Walker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the level of take-up of the community programme by region; and if he is satisfied that the target will be fulfilled.

Mr. Alison

At 31 January 1983 the number of approved places on the community programme (including the community enterprise programme) was as follows:

Region Approved places community programme
London 2,854
South-East 3,071
South-West 2,155
West Midlands 7,047
Wales 4,281
North-West 9,780
Scotland 8,681
North-East 6,018
Yorkshire and Humberside 5,417
East Midlands 3,701
Great Britain 53,005

I am satisfied that the national target of 130,000 filled places is attainable.