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Mr. James Hill
asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been found for the long-term unemployed under the community programme; and over what period.
Mr. Alison
The community programme began on 1 October 1982 and projects involving 4,041 temporary jobs had been approved by 8 November. Some 50,000 to 60,000 further jobs are being negotiated with project sponsors.