HC Deb 17 March 1980 vol 981 cc18-9W
Mr. Ray Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what areas in Wales will qualify for inclusion in the special temporary employment programme; and what areas will be excluded as a direct result of the restriction on designated areas.

Mr. Jim Lester

From 1 August 1980, when changes in special development area and development area status take effect, all areas in Wales, except for the following local office areas of the Manpower Services Commission—Employment Service Division—will be eligible for support under the special temporary employment programme—(STEP):

Abergavenny (1) Llanelli
Aberystwyth Llangollen
Barmouth Llanrwst
Brecon Machynlleth
Bridgend Monmouth
Burry Port Morriston (3)
Carmarthen Newport (2)
Chepstow (2) Newtown
Colwyn Bay Porthcawl
Conwy Port Talbot
Cwmbran Risca
Denbigh Swansea (3)
Gorseinon (3) Tenby
Kidwelly Tumble
Llandeilo Tywyn
Llandrindod Wells Welshpool
Llandudno

(1) That part which lies outside the county of Powys.

(2) That part which lies outside the Newport district council area.

(3) That part which lies outside the Swansea district council area.