Written question asked by Norman A Godman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 July 1997. It was answered by Tony Worthington (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 July 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Training and Employment Agency

Question: If she will comment concerning the composition of the Northern Ireland Task Force to oversee the welfare to work scheme. - Text of letter from Chris Thompson, Chief Executive of the Training and Employment Agency.

Answer: Mr. Godman: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will issue a statement concerning the composition of the Northern Ireland task force to oversee the welfare-to-work scheme. [9014] Mr. Worthington: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Training and Employment Agency under its chief executive Mr. Ian Walters. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from Chris Thompson to Mr. Norman Godman, dated 18 July 1997: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has asked the Chief Executive of the Training and Employment Agency to reply to your question concerning the composition of the Northern Ireland Task Force to oversee the Welfare to Work scheme. In his absence, I am replying. Following the model of the National Task Force, it is proposed that the Northern Ireland Task Force should be a small high-level body with representation from business, trade unions, the voluntary sector, environmental groups, the education sector and youth groups. Nominations for the Northern Ireland Task Force are under active consideration and an announcement on the Task Force will be made in the near future by the Secretary of State.

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