Employment Transfer Scheme

HC Deb 10 May 1983 vol 42 cc256-7W

38. Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will review the operation of the employment transfer scheme.

Mr. Peter Morrison

As I indicated to the hon. Member on 23 November 1982—[Vol 31, c. 431]—the Manpower Services Commission, which is responsible for the operation of the employment transfer scheme, keeps the scheme under review. It is modified, when necessary, to meet changing circumstances.

Dr. David Owen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many applicants have been successful in gaining assistance under the employment transfer scheme; and what percentage this is of the total number of people who have applied to be accepted for this scheme.

Mr. Peter Morrison

During the period 1 April 1982 to 31 March 1983, 4,879 people were assisted under the employment transfer scheme. No statistics about the total number of applications are held, but the Manpower Services Commission estimates that about 50 per cent. of applicants receive assistance under the scheme.