§ Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he plans to continue the payment of selective employment premium in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiAs part of the reduction in public expenditure in Northern Ireland, I have decided to discontinue the selective employment premium with effect from 31 July 1979. This will bring Northern Ireland into line with Great Britain where the equivalent regional employment premium was abolished in January 1977.