HC Deb 24 May 1968 vol 765 cc148-9W
Mr. Clegg

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how much was refunded to employers in development areas in the North-West area by way of Selective Employment Tax premiums in the last financial year.

Mr. Hattersley

Between 4th September, 1967, when regional employment premium became payable, and 31st March, 1968, about £6½ million was paid in regional employment premium to employers in development areas in the North-Western Region.