§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what incentives are still being offered to attract people from outside the area of Craigavon; how much has been paid out on these over the past year; how many of the recipients are still in the area; and when it is intended to stop these payments.
§ Mr. OrmeI would refer the hon. Member to the Resettlement Grants Orders (Northern Ireland) 1971 and 1974. In addition, the Northern Ireland Department of Manpower Services operates a temporary transfer and resettlement scheme to assist persons to move to or from any place in Northern Ireland for the purpose of obtaining employment.
In the year ended 30th June 1975 grants totalling £67,132 were paid under the resettlement orders to 224 householders for resettlement in Craigavon. Of these 215 were still living in the area at 30th June 1975. Over the same period £18,049 was paid to 97 applicants in respect of moves to Craigavon under the 291W Department of Manpower Services scheme, but it is not known how many of these are still in the area.
My right hon. Friend is not at present considering the discontinuance of the foregoing payments.