§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Norhern Ireland how many new jobs have been promoted successfully in the past two years; how many of these are now in existence; how many jobs have been lost during the same period; and if he will give details of the types of jobs promoted and lost.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe numbers of jobs promoted in Northern Ireland with selective financial assistance from190W the Government during 1979 and 1980 were 6,800 and 6,850 respectively. Up to date and complete information on the number of these jobs now in existence is not available. Total employment in Northern Ireland at December 1978 was 512,450, and at December 1980 was 485,000, a decline of 26,650. Information on the types of jobs promoted and lost could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.