§ 28. Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has any proposals to improve the working of the employment transfer scheme.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe scheme is currently being reviewed to determine if it can be made more effective in meeting its objectives. No decisions have yet been reached but I will write to my hon. Friend once the review has been completed.
§ Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many workers have benefited from the employment transfer scheme for each year since the scheme was initiated.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe number of people assisted under the employment transfer scheme since it was introduced in April 1972 are:
Number 1 April 1972 to 31 March 1973 18,557 1 April 1973 to 31 March 1974 15,237 1 April 1974 to 31 March 1975 14,333 1 April 1975 to 31 March 1976 15,701 1 April 1976 to 31 March 1977 *23,436 1 April 1977 to 31 March 1978 26,540 1 April 1978 to 31 March 1979 22,897 1 April 1979 to 31 March 1980 9,785 1 April 1980 to 31 March 1981 5,668 1 April 1981 to 31 March 1982 5,367 1 April 1982 to 31 March 1983 4,879 1 April 1983 to 31 March 1984 3,780 * Includes an estimated figure for quarter ended 31 December 1979. Actual figure not available.