asked the Secretary of State for Employment what funding has been given under the Manpower Services Commission towards the Liverpool welfare rights centre over the past three years; and if funding will continue after the current financial year.

The Manpower Services Commission has supported the employment of three full-time workers at Liverpool welfare rights centre under the community enterprise programme through projects sponsored by Liverpool personal services society. Support first began in April 1981 and the current project is due to end in March 1983. No application for continued funding beyond that date has been made.