LOTHIAN AND BORDERS PROGRESS TO WORK PROJECT

Early day motion 780, tabled 24 February 2005 by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 9 members.

That this House congratulates the Lothian and Borders Progress to Work (p2w) project for its success in placing 100 people in work; recognises the project's efforts in helping to reintegrate people with histories of drug misuse, and in many cases a criminal record, into the employment market; notes that in addition to the 100 people in paid employment there are many more clients attending training courses and college; and congratulates this JobCentre Plus initiative partnered with Apex Scotland and Phoenix House in promoting social inclusion in the Lothian and Scottish Borders region.

Signatures by party: Labour 4, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.