§ 57. Mr. Eggarasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the number of community programmes put forward by non-public sector entities.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonNo. Although the overall level of response to the community programme is satisfactory, we are actively seeking to encourage more private sector94W sponsors to come forward with proposals for projects to help long-term unemployed people and the communities in which they live.
§ 61. Sir John Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the response of local authorities and others to the community programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonAt the end of June almost 106,000 places had been approved on the community programme — including the community enterprise programme. Over 64,000 of these had been filled. I am satisfied with the progress so far.