[derekgas]

there have been training or employment programmes in the past, one I recall paid a total of £2000 over a 12 month period, £20 per week.. wonder where the rest might come from, it would be more appropriate to give employers something towards KEEPING the staff they already have, I can tell you that it is hard enough finding work for my staff as it is, I am currently working longer hours just to keep people in work, but I dont get paid any more for it. As gorde says, ceasing immigration into this country is the key, or WAS about ten years ago.