§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish details of the proposed changes for jobcentres in the Stretford constituency; if he is satisfied with these proposals; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Peter MorrisionThe employment manager for the North-West region has prepared first draft proposals for the development of the jobcentre network in his region in the light of the broad strategy recently approved by all the commissioners and by Government. Details are being sent to the area manpower boards and other interested parties for their comments. I understand that a copy is on its way to the hon. Member. Decisions will be taken in the autumn.