§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been safeguarded in the Sowerby constituency by the introduction of the temporary employment subsidy; how many applications for temporary employment subsidy are being considered at present in that area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoldingSince 18th August 1975, 25 jobs have been preserved in the Sowerby area with the assistance of the temporary employment subsidy. No applications are at present under consideration. In the Halifax travel-to-work area, which includes Sowerby, 1,084 jobs have been preserved since 18th August 1975 with the assistance of the subsidy and four applications covering 211 jobs are at present under consideration.