§ 22. Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received from the EEC regarding job subsidies in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. GrantThe EEC Commission has written to the Government under Section 93(1) of the Treaty of Rome proposing certain changes in the TES scheme if it is extended beyond 31st March because, in its view, the scheme as it now stands is incompatible with European policy on competition. The future of the TES scheme is at present under review, along with all the other special employment measures due to close on 31st March. The Commission's proposals are being taken into account in this review. An announcement will be made as soon as possible.