§ Mr. Pikeasked the Paymaster General if he has now determined the role of community programme work on football league grounds following the publication of the interim report from Mr. Justice Popplewell, and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkDiscussions are currently taking place between officials of my Department and those of the Department of the Environment and the Manpower Services Commission to identify areas where the community programme might usefully have a role. Any proposal would need to be discussed with the appropriate football bodies.