§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to reduce unemployment amongst ethnic minorities in inner-city areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe remedy for unemployment among ethnic minorities, as for unemployment generally, must lie in the success of the Government's policies to promote an economic climate conducive to competitiveness and growth. Meanwhile, the Government's special employment and training measures are doing much to alleviate the worst effects of unemployment, particularly among the young. Ethnic minorities also benefit from the substantial expenditure on measures to regenerate the inner cities under the Government's urban programme.