HC Deb 18 November 1983 vol 48 cc583-4W
Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he intends to direct the Manpower Services Commission not to employ, under its community programme, unemployed biologists engaged by conservation organisations on field survey work; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I have no plans to direct the Manpower Services Commission to stop the employment of biologists by conservation organisations on projects sponsored under the community programme.

The programme remains open to all those who meet the eligibility criteria.