§ 33. Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the development of the community programme.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe community programme is being expanded by 100,000 places to 230,000 filled placed by end of May 1986; 50,000 of these additional places should be available by the end of this year.
§ 42. Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will make a statement on the progress of the discussions to implement the extension of the community programme announced in the Budget.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonMy right hon. Friend asked the Manpower Services Commission for their views on the best means of distributing the additional places and for detailed proposals for the experiments announced in the Budget. He has now received them and is now considering their reply, and will make a statement in due course.
§ 65. Mr. Colin Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the operation of the community programme.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonYes, although we are continually seeking means of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme.
§ 70. Mr. Galleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has any plans to extend community programme places beyond 230,000.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonNo. Our plan is to expand the community programme by 100,000 places to 230,000 filled places by the end of May 1986. We keep all employment and training measures under review.