§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his assessment of the results of the Budget measures designed to assist the long-term unemployed.
§ Mr. PortilloThe Budget measures designed to provide over 100,000 more opportunities for unemployed people are being implemented as quickly as possible by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment. They will be closely monitored to test their effectiveness.