asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects to receive the report from the joint working group studying the manpower problems of London.

When Sir Reginal Goodwin saw the Prime Minister on 11th January, he suggested that the Government and the Greater London Council should undertake a joint assessment of the future staffing requirements of London's services ; and my right hon. Friend said on Tuesday 15th January that he welcomed this and would consider how the GLC could collaborate. I am unable to say at present when a report might be produced from any such study.