§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, in view of the potential financial problems to small firms who are in the process of extending their business operations to create further employment opportunities, if he will extend the small 285W firms subsidy scheme, which is due to expire on 31 March 1980.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI have been asked to reply.
The annual review of the special employment and training measures has not yet been completed. I hope to make an announcement about the future of the small firms employment subsidy scheme and other measures shortly.