HC Deb 17 June 1977 vol 933 c284W
Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people registered for unemployment benefit in Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne, Coleraine and Ballymoney during the three weeks ended 1st, 7th and 14th May 1977; and how many claimed that they were intimidated out of their work.

Mr. Carter

The information is as follows:

tion and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1972, members of district councils and representatives of the transferors of schools and the trustees of maintained schools make up the remaining 65 per cent. of the membership of education and library boards.

With regard to health and social services boards, a number of medical and dental consultants are included in the membership of their employing board. Dentists, doctors and pharmacists working in general practice are also included in the board membership. Representations have been made by trade unions and staff associations regarding the appointment to the boards of additional members drawn from staff working in health and social services. These representations are under consideration.