To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how the Social Investment Fund has been used to support the community/voluntary sector as a means of targeting educational underachievement and skills shortage in East Londonderry, since 2012.

One of the projects prioritised by the Derry/Londonderry Zone Steering Group in their Area Plan is the Community Work Programme. This project has been designed to improve employment prospects for the long term unemployed and particularly the under 25s. It aims to provide tailored training to participants and subsequent placements with a view to linking training and education to securing employment. Officials are currently working with the lead partner to finalise letter of offer conditions so that it can progress to delivery across the Derry/Londonderry zone.