§ Mr. Pikeasked the Paymaster General if the Manpower Services Commission will continue to develop joint sponsorship of centres for the unemployed with local authorities.
§ Mr. LeeThe Manpower Services Commission currently provides funds through the community programme to provide employment opportunities for long-term unemployed people at 83 centres for the unemployed, all of which are sponsored by local authorities. There are no plans to develop further such projects within the community programme.
§ Mr. Pikeasked the Paymaster General how his Department assesses the success of trade union centres for the unemployed receiving Manpower Services Commission support.
§ Mr. LeeAll community programme projects are monitored to ensure that they meet the objectives of the programme, are managed effectively, and provide worthwhile employment opportunities for long-term unemployed people.