§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the review of the payment arrangements for the sheltered placement scheme.
Mr. JacksonThe Employment Service is conducting a review into the arrangements for current and capital funding for both the sheltered placement scheme and sheltered workshops. The review was proposed in the consultative document "Employment and Training for People with Disabilities" and received widespread support. Proposals for new arrangements will be put for consultation as soon as possible.