§ Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many places have been available in the last year under the job introduction scheme; and what is the gross cost of the programme and the cost per place.
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§ Mr. John GrantI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that by the end of April 468 people were placed with employers under the job introduction scheme since it started on 4th July 1977.
It is not possible to give the gross cost of the programme, but the grant paid to employers is £180 per place.