HC Deb 12 February 1979 vol 962 c429W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the future of the job release scheme.

Mr. Golding

The job release scheme is being reviewed along with other special employment measures and a decision on its future will be announced shortly.

Mr. Clemitson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons had retired before the normal retirement age under the provisions of the job release scheme at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Golding

Up to 6 February 1979, 46,128 applications under the job release scheme had been accepted in Great Britain.