§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much is paid out each year in regional employment premium; whether it is intended that this should be replaced by some other form of assistance to industry; and what alternative grant or payment is intended to replace the regional employment premium in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Peter MillsIn 1972–73, 10.5 million was paid in regional employment
1970 1971 1972 1973 1st quarter … … … 1,818 2,905 2,643 2,441 2nd quarter … … … 1,353 1,817 1,267 1,252 3rd quarter … … … 2,042 2,893 2,232 1,984 4th quarter … … … 2,583 1,600 1,210 —
§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will indicate the total number of house starts
1970 1971 1972 1973 1st quarter … … … 1,420 1,611 1,629 881 2nd quarter … … … 2,368 2,715 2,097 1,358 3rd quarter … … … 2,260 2,749 1,257 1,274 4th quarter … … … 1,901 2,477 1,162 —