HC Deb 16 March 1976 vol 907 cc478-9W
23. Mr. Loyden

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been created by the job creation scheme; and what is the cost of the schemes to date.

Mr. Harold Walker

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that up to 27th February 922 projects had been approved, providing 11,722 jobs with a grant of £13–17 million.

38. Mr. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the comparative successes to date of the job creation scheme in Scotland, England and Wales, respectively.

Mr. Harold Walker

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that up to 27th February 249 projects had been approved in Scotland, providing 3,010 jobs; in Wales 160 projects had been approved, providing 1,539 jobs; and in England 583 projects had been approved, providing 7,173 jobs.

39. Mr. Joseph Dean

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what progress has been made with the job creation scheme; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Harold Walker

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that up to 27th February 2,055 applications had been received, proposing the creation of 23,421 jobs and requesting a total grant of over £29.5 million. Of these 992 had been approved, providing 11,722 jobs with a grant of £13.17 million.