HC Deb 07 December 1977 vol 940 c761W
Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of Stale for Employment whether the temporary employment subsidy has been investigated by the European Commission; and, if so, what was the outcome of that investigation.

Mr. John Grant

Informal discussions with officials have been initiated by the Commission; the outcome is not yet known.

Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether the temporary employment subsidy is being investigated by the European Commission.

Mr. John Grant

Informal discussions with officials at technical revel have been initiated by the EEC. These cover the effect of the scheme on particular sectors and the future of the scheme generally beyond 31st March 1978.

Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied that the temporary employment subsidy is compatible with the fair competition principles of the EEC.

Mr. John Grant

In general—yes. Notification to the Commission was made before the scheme was launched in August 1975 and also subsequently at each extension. On no occasion was the question of unfair competition raised or approval withheld.

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