§ Mr. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether there is to be an extension of the temporary short-time working compensation scheme 124W and if so, what will be the receivable payment period.
§ Mr. Jim LesterA decision about the future of the temporary short-time working compensation scheme will be made as part of the annual review of the special employment and training measures, which has not yet been completed. My right hon. Friend hopes to make an announcement about the scheme very shortly.