HC Deb 18 January 1988 vol 125 c514W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any proposals for using Manpower Services Commission schemes for enhancing the employment prospects of ex-offenders.

Mr. Lang

Ex-offenders along with others benefit from the wide range of Government training and employment measures. Specific provision is made within schemes such as YTS, new job training scheme and the community programme to cater for the needs of ex-offenders.