§ Mr. Edgeasked the Secretary of State for Emplyoyment how many people are in jobs the existence of which is a result of Government financial support designed directly to reduce unemployment.
§ Mr. GoldingThe latest available figures show that over 260,000 people currently have jobs being supported by the special employment measures of my Department and the Manpower Services Commission; the special training and work experience measures were assisting a further 70,000 people at 31st March 1978.