HC Deb 15 December 1981 vol 15 c102W
Sir Anthony Meyer

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proportion of the cost of each of the main training programmes administered by the Department of Manpower Services was financed by the European social fund in 1978, 1979 and 1980.

Mr. Adam Butler

As Northern Ireland is designated one of the six absolute priority areas in the Community for assistance from the social fund the Department of Manpower Services has obtained a contribution of 55 per cent. from the fund towards the cost of each of its eligible training programmes.