§ Mr. Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest number of applications received under the job creation programme in Scotland, and how many of the applications have been approved.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that, up to 7th May, 690 applications had been received from Scotland, of which 487 had been approved.
§ Mr. Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many applications he has received from Renfrew District Council under the job creation programme; and how many applications have been approved.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that, up to 7th May, 24 applications had been received from Renfrew District Council, of which 13 have been approved and the remainder either rejected or withdrawn.