asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on co-operation between the Manpower Services Commission's jobcentres and private employment agencies.

I am glad to be able to say that, from 13 April, licensed private employment agencies and employment businesses will be able to display details of their services in jobcentres. In return, these private establishments will provide reciprocal facilities for publicising Manpower Services Commission services. I warmly welcome these arrangements because they will assist jobs seekers in making use of all possible sources of help in finding jobs. I hope that as many private agencies as possible will come forward to take part in the scheme.