HC Deb 20 June 1961 vol 642 cc116-7W
Mr. G. Roberts

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many applications for assistance under the Local Employment Act, 1960, have now been received from Caernarvonshire; how many have been granted, rejected or are still under consideration, respectively; and what is the total financial assistance so far extended to applicants from the county under the Act.

Mr. N. Macpherson

Ten applications for financial assistance under the Local Employment Act have been received for projects in Caernarvonshire. One offer of assistance has been made, four applications have been unsuccessful and five are under consideration. I cannot give the figure of financial assistance offered since it would disclose the offer made to an individual firm.

Mr. G. Roberts

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many applications for assistance under the Local Employment Act, 1960, have now been received from, or relate to, Wales, England, and Scotland, respectively; how many have been granted in each case; and how many have been rejected or are still under consideration.

Mr. N. Macpherson

The following table sets out the information requested in respect of applications for financial assistance under the Local Employment Act received up to 31st May, 1961:

Applications received Offers of assistance Applications unsuccessful Under consideration or awaiting information
Wales 77 14 41 22
England 235 94 94 47
Scotland 224 63 91 70