§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what representations have been made against the proposed closure of the Manpower Services Commission funded youth training scheme at Victoria settlement, Liverpool; and if he will make a statement;
(2) how many staff and trainees will lose their jobs if the Liverpool Victoria settlement youth training scheme is closed.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonRepresentations were made by one trade union and one member of the public against the proposed closure of the Liverpool Victoria settlement youth opportunities programme scheme. The youth opportunities programme is being replaced by the new youth training scheme this year. The Liverpool Victoria settlement has not put forward a proposal which meets the criteria laid down for the new scheme. Fifty two staff are under notice of redundancy and the Manpower Services Commission is arranging for approximately 12 trainees likely to be affected by the closure to receive the balance of their programme on other schemes.