Over the coming years, the pressure on the welfare dependent to find a job will be matched by expanded programs to provide adult apprenticeships and training as well as to match people with work.

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He said public investment in passenger facilities as well as buses and trains was paying off for passengers, "and it must be matched by quality services and excellent customer care".

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