§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Employment what were the amounts paid in regional employment premium in Scotland in the years 1970–71 and 1971–72 and the amounts estimated to be paid from the same source in the years 1972–73 and 1973–74.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithThe estimated payments made in respect of regional employment premium in the Scottish Development Area in the financial years 1970–71 and 1971–72 were £40.6 million and £34.2 million respectively. The amount payable in the financial years 1972–73 and 1973–74 is estimated to be £36.2 million and £36.9 million respectively.