§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people are currently on waiting lists for entry into Manpower Services Commission employment rehabilitation centres.
§ Mr. Alan Clark1,834 people were waiting to start a course at MSC employment rehabilitation centres on 10 October 1983.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of people completing courses at employment rehabilitation centres had been placed in employment (a) within six months and (b) within one year, for the last year in which figures are available.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe information is not available in the form requested. The proportion of people starting employment (including employment on the community programme) within 3 months of completing courses at employment rehabilitation centres during the year April 1982-March 1983 was 14 per cent. Information on numbers in employment more than 3 months after completion of courses is not available.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the average waiting period for entry into an employment rehabilitation centre (a) nationally, (b) in Manchester and (c) in London.
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§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe average waiting period for entry into ERCs is as follows:
- (a) nationally: 4 weeks
- (b) to Manchester ERC: 3–4 weeks
- (c) to ERCs in the London area
- (i) Egham ERC: 8 weeks for people travelling daily; 2 weeks for people in residence
- (ii) Perivale ERC: 1–2 weeks
- (iii) Waddon ERC: Immediate allocation
- (iv) Garston Manor ERC: 2 weeks