Short-time Working

HC Deb 19 June 1979 vol 968 cc482-3W

35. Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the short-time working scheme.

Mr. Jim Lester

The temporary short-time working compensation scheme, introduced on 1 April 1979, will remain open for applications up to 31 March 1980; but employers whose applications are received between 1 July and 31 March 1980 will qualify for compensation for a maximum of six months instead of the present maximum of 12 months.