HC Deb 28 January 1977 vol 924 c817W
Mr. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how much was paid in regional employment premium in England and Scotland, respectively, during each of the last five years.

Mr. Golding

The estimated payment made in respect of regional employment premium for the development areas in England and Scotland were:

£ million
Financial year England Scotland
1971–72 54 39
1972–73 50 37
1973–74 53 38
1974–75 75 57
1975–76 104 78