HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 cc46-7W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) how many jobs in the development and special development areas in the United Kingdom, redesignated as intermediate areas in the Secretary of State for Industry's statement of 17 July, are currently being supported under the following provisions; special temporary employment programme, temporary short-time working compensation scheme and small firms employment subsidy, respectively;

(2) how many jobs in the development and special development areas in Cumbria, redesignated as intermediate areas in the Secretary of State for Industry's statement of 17 July, are currently being supported under the following provisions: special temporary employment programme, temporary short-time working compensation scheme and small firms employment subsidy, respectively;

(3) how many jobs in the development and special development areas in the Northern region, redesignated as intermediate areas in the Secretary of State for Industry's statement of 17 July, are currently being supported under the following provisions: special temporary employment programme, temporary short-time working compensation scheme and small firms employment subsidy, respectively.

Mr. Jim Lester

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.