HC Deb 08 November 1983 vol 48 c128W
47. Mr. Ward

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what progress is being made in the community programme; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

At the end of September over 139,500 places had been approved on the community programme — including the community enterprise programme—and more than 96,500 of these had been filled. The programme is now well on its way to meeting its target of 130,000 filled places.

We are pleased with the success of the programme so far and the help that it has given to long-term unemployed people.