TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SUBSIDY (Hansard, 18 October 1976)

HL Deb 18 October 1976 vol 375 c1119WA 1119WA

Lord CHELWOOD
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the cost in July, August and September of the temporary employment subsidy; in respect of how many individuals this has been paid in each month, and what is their estimate of the annual cost.

§ Lord JACQUES
The Government regrets that it is not possible to give precise information in the form requested, but available information is set out below:

Month Approximate cumulative total of maintained jobs (workers) at the end of the month Actual amount paid in subsidy during the month

July 85,000 £5,308,325

August 98,600 £6,618,265

September 111,500 Not yet available.

The total annual cost is estimated at £101 million.

Month	Approximate cumulative total of maintained jobs (workers) at the end of the month	Actual amount paid in subsidy during the month
July	85,000	£5,308,325
August	98,600	£6,618,265
September	111,500	Not yet available.