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Added 04/03/2010

Last week’s news that young people spend nearly eighteen months on the dole before finding a job compared to nine months five years ago is a tragedy for young people across Rochdale. More »

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Topical Questions 10/03/2010

I am sure that the Secretary of State is aware that the mortgage repossession scheme operated by Rochdale council has been one of the most successful in the country in keeping people in their own...

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House Building Projects 09/03/2010

I understand that, but I am sure that the Minister is aware that there are 750,000 empty homes, and that more than 200,000 construction workers are chasing 300 jobs. Does he not accept,...

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House Building Projects 09/03/2010

What account his Department takes of the effects on local employment in the construction industry in its decisions on the allocation of funding for house building projects.

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