HC Deb 19 May 1986 vol 98 c49W
Mr. Holt

asked the Paymaster General what proposals he has to assist in the mobility of labour.

Mr. Lang

The Manpower Services Commission operates the job search scheme which helps unemployed people with the costs of travelling to job interviews. My right hon. and noble Friend and I are considering a proposal from the Commission to replace this by a new travel to interview scheme, recently piloted in MSC's northern region, which is more cost-effective and simpler to administer. My right hon. and noble Friend and I will write to my hon. Friend once that decision is taken.