§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidelines he has set out regarding the participation of health authorities and trusts in the Government's welfare-to-work scheme.[13825]
§ Mr. MilburnWe are currently consulting with the Department of Education and Employment to consider the most effective way in which the National Health Service can play a useful role in providing employment opportunities for the unemployed. As the largest employer in Europe, we expect the NHS to play a significant role in the Welfare-to-Work initiative.