Sheltered Placement Scheme (Hansard, 8 February 1990)

HC Deb 08 February 1990 vol 166 c779W 779W

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what level of ceiling grant the Government intend to give the sponsors of the sheltered placement scheme for the coming financial year.

§ Mr. Eggar
I am not yet ready to announce a decision on the grant ceiling for 1990–91. I am aware of the need to take a decision as soon as possible and I expect to make an announcement shortly.

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he intends taking to ensure that more disabled people can be placed in employment within the sheltered placement scheme.

§ Mr. Eggar
It remains the Department's policy to expand provision within the sheltered placement scheme as the resources available allow.