HC Deb 17 February 1976 vol 905 cc638-9W
32. Mr. Crawford

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what further steps he is taking to alleviate unemployment in Scotland.

Mr. John Fraser

Scotland is already benefiting from the measures announced on 24th September and 17th December 1975. Over 6,000 jobs have been created or safeguarded as a result of the job creation, recruitment subsidy for school leavers and temporary employment subsidy schemes. In addition, the whole of Scotland has development area or special development area status. Further, I would expect Scotland to share in the benefits from the additional package of measures announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 12th February.

33. Mr. Brittan

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will make a further statement on Government measures to alleviate unemployment.

Mr. Foot

A first series of measures to mitigate unemployment was introduced last year. My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a further package on Thursday 12th February and I would refer the hon. Member to his statement.

48. Mr. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will now make a further statement on the current level of unemployment.

Mr. Foot

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Melton (Mr. Latham) earlier today.