§ Mr. Dan Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will make a statement indicating the British Government's position with regard to the continuance of the temporary employment subsidy for the textile industry in the light of the statements made by the EEC Commission.
§ Mr. GoldingUnder the Treaty of Rome, the United Kingdom is required to notify the EEC Commission of any proposal to continue the TES scheme beyond its present expiry date of 31st March 1978. The EEC Commission has suggested changes it would like to see in the scheme if it is extended.
The future of the TES, along with other special employment measures which expire on 31st March, is presently being reviewed by the Government and the Commission's suggested changes are being taken into account in this review. An announcement will be made as soon as possible.