asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration the Manpower Services Commission has given to the provision of jobcentre facilities in the Possilpark area, in the light of Glasgow district council's local plan.

The network of jobcentres and employment offices is reviewed regularly by the Manpower Services Commission in the light of all relevant considerations and adjusted where necessary to meet changing local labour market needs. The commission considers that the Springburn employment office is within easy reach of Possilpark and has no proposals to establish a jobcentre there at present.