HC Deb 22 December 1976 vol 923 cc222-3W
Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when regional employment premium will be abolished.

Mr. Joel Barnett

An order is being made today, coming into operation on 1st January 1977, which will provide that no payments are made in respect of employment after 2nd January 1977, that claims for payment by registered employers must be made by 13th February 1977, and provides for other consequential arrangements for termination of the scheme.