§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what have been the main activities and projects of the Manpower Services Commission in London docklands over the last six years; and what have been the practical results.
§ Mr. CopeIn London docklands over the last six years, the Manpower Services Commission has made available its full range of programmes, including YTS, adult training schemes and the community programme. Practical results through specific activities have included an integrated recruitment and training package for fire officers at the new airport; provision of literacy-numeracy, language and job preparation courses to help develop basic skills and community programme projects including environmental improvements, house insulation, and work to benefit leisure activities and the development of tourism.