§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the total number of jobs, male and female, expected to be provided in the current financial year in Consett and Stanley by regional selective assistance under Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972.
§ Mr. CryerFrom the start of Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 to 31st May 1978, offers of regional selective assistance totalling £3.4 million have been made in respect of 28 projects in the travel-to-work area of Consett. These projects are expected to create 2,420 jobs and to safeguard a further 200 in the period up to 1982. Of this total the following are expected to arise during the year ending 31st March 1979.
Regional selective assistance is only offered where it can influence the timing or location of a project, and applications must be made in advance of commitment.
Male Female Total New jobs 190 190 380