§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received from voluntary organisations on Merseyside about planned changes in the operation of the community programme; if he plans to meet such organisations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeI have received correspondence from a number of hon. Members on this matter. I have already met national representatives of the voluntary sector to discuss the proposed improvements to community programme provision, but I have no current plans to meet voluntary organisations from Merseyside.