HC Deb 24 February 1981 vol 999 c326W
47. Dr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the operation of measures to reduce unemployment in South Shields.

Mr. Peter Morrison

At the end of January 1980 it is estimated that the number of people covered by the Government's special employment measures in South Shields, was (unless otherwise stated) as follows:

People covered
Temporary Short Time Working Compensation 89
Job Release Scheme 50
Youth Opportunities Programme *1,800
Special Temporary Employment Programme *300
Community Industry 156
* The figures given relate to the local authority area of South Tyne.