§ Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are his plans for reducing unemployment in the development area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jim LesterWith regard to the special employment measures administered by my Department and by the Manpower Services Commission, changes
Scheme Estimated number assisted in under 21 age group Estimated total assisted Temporary employment subsidy … … … … Not known 63,000 Short time working compensation scheme … … Not known 11,200 Temporary short time working compensation … … Not known 370 Small firms employment subsidy … … … … Not known 27,600 Job release scheme … … … … … … Not known 22,900 Adult employment subsidy … … … … … Not known 870 Job introduction scheme … … … … … 24 (16–18 years) 190 Youth opportunities programme … … … … 67,000 (under 19 years) 70,000 Community industry … … … … … 5,200 5,200 Special temporary employment programme … … Not known 14,500