§ Mr. Steelasked the Paymaster General (1) what representations he has received on the review of the average wage for community programme employees;
(2) when the review of the average wage for community programme employees will be complete; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangA number of representations have been received from hon. Members and others. We keep under continuous review the level of the average wage and other approved costs which can be reimbursed under the community programme and make changes whenever this would improve the cost effective use of taxpayers' money.