§ 17. Mr. Tim Rentonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what effect the job creation programme is having on unemployment.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that, since the Job Creation Programme was launched, 2,850 projects have been approved which provide up to 31,125 jobs, mostly for young people.
§ 26. Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Secretary of State for Employment what further measures he proposes to create new job opportunities and reduce unemployment.
§ Mr. BoothThe present package of job creation and training measures and404W job subsidies is still developing and its effects will be felt more strongly in the months ahead. Urgent consideration is being given to the possibility of introducing additional measures appropriate to the situation.
§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many new jobs have been established by the Job Creation Programme to date; and what is the average number of jobs established by each scheme approved under this programme.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that up to 16th July 2,850 projects had been approved, providing 31,125 jobs, with a grant of £38.8 million. The average number of people employed on an approved project is 11.