§ Mr. AspinwallTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether his Department has monitored the success of the employee development and assistance programme operated by Ford Motor Company in Britain; and whether he has plans to encourage other major companies to launch similar schemes.
Mr. JacksonMy Department is following closely the progress of the Ford employee development and assistance programme which supports a wide range of opportunities for the personal development of the company's employees. I welcome any company initiatives that will assist in developing the skills and competencies of individual employees.