§ 57. Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to alleviate the escalating level of long-term unemployment in the 13anff and Buchan district council area.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe Government's economic strategy is aimed at creating a lasting increase in output and employment. In the short term the community programme provides temporary employment for long-term unemployed adults. At 28 October, the latest date for which information is available, 78 places had been approved in Banff and Buchan.