§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has yet completed his review of the temporary short time working scheme; whether the scheme 619W will be extended; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jim LesterThe annual review of the temporary short time working compensation scheme and other special employment and training measures has not yet been completed. A decision about the future of the scheme will be announced as soon as possible before 31 March 1980.