May I ask the Minister, in view of the fact that the services being provided by the Manpower offices have been dramatically curtailed, if he will consider reintroducing the work experience programme? This programme seems to be at a standstill at present.

That is a separate question.

It is not. It is Question No. 17 which I put down about the cutbacks affecting Manpower services. Will the Minister give a commitment that the work experience programme will be reintroduced immediately because of the problems young people are facing in trying to find jobs when they leave school? It was providing a very valuable service and it is a scandal that it has been neglected.

The participation level in the work experience programme for 1986 is estimated at 3,900.