HC Deb 02 July 1979 vol 969 c402W
Mr. Trippier

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people are in receipt of the temporary short-time working compensation scheme in Rossendale.

Mr. Jim Lester

As as 28 June 1979, 755 people were working short-time under the temporary short-time working compensation scheme in the four employment office areas which cover the Rossendale constituency.