§ Mr. Denzil Daviesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount expected to be paid to manufacturers in the Welsh Development Area in the financial year 1972–73 by way of regional employment premium; and how much was paid in the financial year 1969–70 and 1970–71.
§ Mr. NottThe estimated payments in respect of REP in the Welsh Development Area in the financial years 1969–70 and 1970–71 were £13.3 million and £14.3 million respectively. The amount payable in the current financial year, 1972–73, is not expected to be significantly different from that for 1970–71.