HC Deb 12 December 1980 vol 995 c496W
Mr. Straw

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total number of persons on short-time working in the Blackburn travel-to-work area in respect of which temporary short-time working compensation grant (a) is being paid, and (b) is not being paid.

Mr. Jim Lester

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.