§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the next step will be taken to consider the position reached in the discussions with the CBI and TUC on the question of the regional employment premium; and if it is his intention to discuss further with regional organisations the proposals to phase out the premium.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantOn the first part of the Question, I have nothing to add to the answer given to the hon. Members for Gateshead, West (Mr. Horam) and for Chester-le-Street (Mr. Radice) on 2nd July. There are at present no plans for further discussions with regional organisations on the phasing out of the regional employment premium.—[Vol. 859, c. 18–20.]