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Work Creation Schemes

Volume 895: debated on Tuesday 15 July 1975

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asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish a comprehensive list of Government-supported work creation schemes currently in operation or proposed; and if he will show against each the value of Government support.

The Government are considering proposals by the Manpower Services Commission for a work creation scheme, but are not committed to adopting such a scheme. Community Industry, which provides community work projects in 20 areas for young people, has been allocated £2£8 million in 1975–76 from central Government funds.