HC Deb 15 January 1988 vol 125 c439W
Mr. Nicholas Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received concerning the effect of the community programme in competing with private building companies for work; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

Following representations from the building industry in 1986, the Manpower Services Commission agreed procedures for ensuring that existing jobs and activities are not put at risk by community programme objects.