§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what recent representations he has received about the restoration of regional employment premium in the Scottish economy.
§ Mr. GoldingI have received no such representations during the past six months.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Employment how much was spent on regional employment premium in special development areas in Scotland in the last full financial year.
§ Mr. GoldingDuring the financial year 1975–76 £78 million was spent on regional employment premium in the Scottish development area. The amount of REP paid in respect of Scottish special development areas is not available.