§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received since his announcement abolishing the regional employment premium scheme.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI have received a number of representations from hon. Members and others on this subject.
§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the difficulties experienced by firms in Carlisle and Cumbria in receipt of regional employment premium on the expiration of the premium, he will now announce measures to replace the premium.
§ Mr. Wyn Robertsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now publish details of the selective scheme to replace REP.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI have nothing to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Dumfries (Mr. Monro) on 25th January 1977.