§ Mr. Richard Pageasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has any plans to raise the salary limit for assistance under employment transfer and job search schemes.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the pay limit above which assistance under the employment transfer and job search schemes is not available, has been increased from £5,220 per annum (£100 per week) to £6,264 per annum (£120 per week) with effect from 1 March 1980.