§ Ms. RichardsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether the Government intend to take part in the National Operations for Women initiative to promote equal opportunities for employment and vocational training for women, launched by the European Community on 31 January; when he intends to appoint a co-ordinator; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthOn 19 April the European Commission notified the amount of funding available to the United Kingdom for NOW. My Department is now in a position to compile the overall operational programme that has to be submitted to the Commission by the end of June. Further details will be announced as soon as possible.