The continuation of community employment schemes at the same levels of availability as in 2002 is vitally important in order to allow everyone the opportunity to work. The deterioration in the economy and the rising level of unemployment will mean that people who are being displaced from community employment schemes will not be able to gain access to other work on the open market. It is essential to continue the training and employment opportunities for the long-term unemployed and people with disabilities who would not otherwise have access to such opportunities.