HC Deb 27 March 1969 vol 780 cc335-6W
28. Mr. Stainton

asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether he will reconsider the coverage, the duration and the amount of payment of the regional employment premium, in view of the increasing employment problems in grey areas.

Mr. Shore

No. As the hon. Member knows, the report of the Hunt Committee on intermediate areas is expected to be published by the end of April.

risen over 1964 to the third quarter of 1968; what is the rise from 1964 to 1972 projected in Table 6.1 of "The Task Ahead"; what is the ratio between each of these two projected increases; and what are the comparable projections for the growth in gross domestic product at market prices.

Mr. Alan Williams

Following is the information: