Regional Employment Premium (Scotland)

HC Deb 08 April 1971 vol 815 cc281-2W

45. Mr. Clark Hutchison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated regional employment premium paid in Scotland in 1970–71, and in the 12 months commencing July, 1971.

Mr. Higgins

The amount of R.E.P. paid in Scotland in 1970–71 is estimated to have been £41.3 million. The comparable figure for the 12-month period commencing July, 1971, is estimated at about £40 million.