§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many employers have ceased using the TES scheme; and how many jobs were thereby affected.
§ Mr. BoothAs at 21st November only one employer had notified his intention of withdrawing—due to adverse economic circumstances—after subsidy had been approved. Ninety-five jobs will be affected.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs are being currently maintained under the 136W TES scheme; and what is the regional disposition of these jobs.
§ Mr. BoothAs at 21st November 67 applications had been approved covering 7,435 workers. The regional disposition is as follows:
English Regions Applications approved Workers involved Northern 2 358 Yorkshire and Humberside 9 1,065 South-East 2 126 South-West 7 1,140 Midlands 9 896 North-West 23 2,500 Scotland 15 1,350 Wales — — 67 7,435
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how much of the TES remains unallocated; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BoothThere is no fixed total amount allocated for payment of Temporary Employment Subsidy. Subsidy is calculated and paid according to the number of redundant jobs saved.