§ Mr. Leightonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the future of the Heigham road jobcentre in Newham; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe employment manager for the London region has prepared first draft proposals for the development of the jobcentre network in his region in the light of the broad strategy for the development of the employment service approved by the Manpower Services Commission and by the Government. These proposals include details of the services to be provided in Newham. Copies of the proposals have been sent to area manpower boards and other interested parties including the hon. Member. Decisions will be taken in the autumn.