HC Deb 20 May 1986 vol 98 cc144-5W
18. Mr. Dixon

asked the Paymaster General what practical measures he intends to pursue following the Government's response to the Employment Committee report on special employment measures and the long-term unemployed.

39. Mr. Clelland

asked the Paymaster General what measures the Government are undertaking and planning to assist the long-term unemployed.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

We shall be spending £1,200 million this year on specific measures to give practical help to long-term unemployed people. This includes the restart programme under which, from July, every long-term unemployed person will be offered individual positive help towards employment. The full range of measures to encourage employment, training and enterprise are described in our booklet "Action for Jobs—opening more doors."

21. Mr. Leighton

asked the Paymaster General what representations he has received concerning the Government response to the Employment Committee report on special employment measures and the long-term unemployed.

Mr. Lang

None.

40. Mr. Eastham

asked the Paymaster General what representations he has received following the Government response to the Employment Committee report on special employment measures and the long-term unemployed.

Mr. Lang

None.