§ Mr. Pikeasked the Paymaster General what consultation took place with the training providers prior to launching the restart scheme.
§ Mr. LangRestart courses were piloted earlier this year in nine areas by 30 providers who were consulted in the design of the revised course for the national restart programme.
§ Mr. Pikeasked the Paymaster General what additional funds have been made available to training providers in order that they can meet the extra demand for training stimulated by the restart scheme and the action for jobs campaign.
§ Mr. LangAn additional £50 million has been made available to the Manpower Services Commission in 1986–87 to enable the commission to fund short training courses through local training providers.
§ Mr. Pikeasked the Paymaster General what percentage of funds for training under the restart scheme is targeted to meeting the needs of the unemployed ethnic minorities.
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§ Mr. LangSince all registered long-term unemployed people will be eligible for the new restart courses, ethnic minorities will benefit. No specific additional funds have been made available for ethnic minorities, under the restart programme.