§ Mr. G. Robertsasked the President of the Board of Trade how many applications for assistance under the Local Employment Act, 1960 have now been granted, rejected or are under consideration in England, Wales and Scotland, respectively; what were the total amounts of money involved in each country; and what was the number or people provided with work in each country as a result.
§ Mr. ErrollThe following is the information:
APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE — Offers of assistance Aoolications unsuccessful Under consideration or awaiting information England 111 124 29 Wales 25 51 4 Scotland 118 125 38
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ASSISTANCE OFFERED, EXCLUDING OFFERS DECLINED — Number of Projects Amount(£'000) Estimated additional emeloyment England 89 14,665 35,700 Wales 23 2,741 6,900 Scotland 103 28,352 26,300 liquid and condensed milk in the last five years; and which were the chief exporting countries.
§ Mr. ErrollThe following is the information:
§ Mr. G. Robertsasked the President of the Board of Trade how many existing undertakings in Caernarvonshire have been assisted under the Local Employment Act, 1960; how many new industries have been introduced to the county under the Act; what is their location; and how many people have found employment under such schemes.
§ Mr. ErrollExcluding one offer which was declined three projects in Caernarvonshire have been offered assistance under the Local Employment Act for an estimated additional employment of about 1,050. One of the firms involved was new to the area. I cannot give further details without revealing confidential information about individual firms.