Gloucestershire (Temporary Employment Subsidy)

HC Deb 29 November 1976 vol 921 cc56-7W

Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been saved in (a) Gloucestershire and (b) West Gloucestershire by the operation of the temporary employment subsidy scheme.

Mr. Golding

As at 26th November, 857 jobs were being preserved in Gloucestershire of which 10 were in West Gloucestershire.

Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether any employers in the West Gloucestershire area have taken advantage of the temporary employment subsidy scheme.

Mr. Golding

Yes; as at 26th November one application had been approved.

Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many employers in Gloucestershire have taken advantage of the temporary employment subsidy scheme.

Mr. Golding

As at 26th November, 20 applications had been approved.