§ Ms MowlamTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is(a) the target number of trainees set for the pilot projects under the community work programme in (i) Fermanagh, (ii) Strabane and (iii) west Belfast and (b) the target date for completion of the pilot projects; [41895]
(2) how many trainees have been placed to date under the community work programme pilot project in (a) Strabane, (b) Fermanagh and (c) west Belfast. [41905]
§ Mr. AncramResponsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Training and Employment Agency under its chief executive, Mr. Ian Walters. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given.
785WLetter from Ian Walters to Ms Marjorie Mowlam, dated 6 November 1995:
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has asked me as Chief Executive of the Training and Employment Agency to reply to your questions on the Community Work Programme.The target number of participants and current occupancy in each of the pilot areas is as follows:
Target Occupancy Fermanagh 250 89 Strabane 250 38 West Belfast 500 69 A full evaluation of the Community Work Programme will be undertaken by March 1997 when decisions will be taken regarding the future of the Programme.