§ Mr. Miscampbellasked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of the funds allocated for job creation in the North-West has now been refunded.
§ Mr. GoldingI assume that the hon. Member has in mind the proportion of the sum allocated to the North-West which has been taken up in grants to approved projects. I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that up to 12th November grants totalling 76 per cent. of the funds so far allocated to the North West, including Merseyside, had been approved.