HC Deb 05 July 1978 vol 953 cc192-3W
Mr.Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what has been the cost and effectiveness of the measures taken by the Government to create and save jobs in the Penistone area.

Mr.Golding

Over 3,380 people in the Penistone area have been helped by the special employment measures introduced by the Government to alleviate the worst effects of the recession. These measures represent a total financial commitment of approximately £4.3 million.