§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total spent on regional employment premiums in 1976 in Ceredigion; what were the corresponding figures for the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoldingThe estimated payments made in respect of regional employment premium for the Welsh development area were:
Financial year £ million 1972–73 … … 13 1973–74 … … 15 1974–75 … … 22 1975–76 … … 31 The estimated amount which will have been paid during the financial year 1976–77 is £32 million.
The amount of regional employment premium paid in respect of Ceredigian is not available.