§ Mr. Hancockasked the Paymaster General what have been the major causes for loss of jobs in the Portsmouth area in the last seven years.
§ Mr. LeeThe major causes of the loss of jobs in the Portsmouth area have been the reduction in numbers at Portsmouth naval base, the decline in labour intensive, traditional industries and general lack of competitiveness.
§ Mr. Hancockasked the Paymaster General how many people in Portsmouth have left the employment register through the restart programme since it started.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.