HC Deb 15 June 1979 vol 968 c358W
Mr. Kenneth Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he plans to continue the payment of selective employment premium in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Rossi

As part of the reduction in public expenditure in Northern Ireland, I have decided to discontinue the selective employment premium with effect from 31 July 1979. This will bring Northern Ireland into line with Great Britain where the equivalent regional employment premium was abolished in January 1977.

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