§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the comparative costs of employing an 18-year-old in the community programme and in community industry.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI regret that information in the form requested is not available. The estimated annual net cost to the Exchequer of a filled place on the two programmes is set out below:
£ Community Programme 1,500 Community Industry 1,550