§ 45. Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will reconsider his decision to restrict the job release scheme so that, from 31 March in the current year, men between 62 and 64 years of age will not be eligible.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkNo. Although men aged 62 and 63, with the exception of those who are disabled, have not been able to apply for the full-time job release scheme from 3 February, they remain eligible for the part-time scheme.