§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been created in the county of Kent under the job creation scheme since 3rd June 1977; who are the sponsors; how many jobs are involved in each project; and what is the sum made available for each project.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that since 3rd June 1977 191 jobs have been created in Kent under the job creation programme. The sponsors are as follows:
Sponsor Number of jobs MSC grant £ Ashford Borough Council 12 15,678 Ashford Borough Council 6 8,733 Kent County Council 5 4,521 Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit 12 16,846 Dover District Council 11 15,361 Gillingham Borough Council 12 14,825 Gillingham Borough Council 12 14,825 St. John Ambulance, Gravesend and District Division 14 24,973 Gravesham Borough Council 5 5,031 Medway District Scout Council 40 49,658 Kent County Council 3 2,798 Medway Borough Council 30 36,142 Kent Area Health Authority 9 22,731 Shepway District Council 7 9,004 Sheerness Steel Co. 10 5,812 Bowles Outdoor Pursuits Centre 3 2,040