HC Deb 27 February 1978 vol 945 c1W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proposals he intends to put forward to reduce unemployment in East Cheshire.

Mr. Golding

East Cheshire will continue to benefit from the special employment measures which the Government have introduced to alleviate the unemployment brought by the present economic recession. So far, an estimated 2,000 persons have been assisted in the Macclesfield and Congleton employment office areas. Further benefits, particularly for young people, should result in coming months from the youth opportunities programme and the special temporary

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT FUND
Year Investigated Proceedings Considered Authorised Prosecutions completed by the Department
1975 11,583 5,939 1,947 1,659
1976 17,523 11,263 3,177 2,348
1977 (to 1st November) 17,497 11,331 3,504 Not available