§ 47. Dr. David Clarkasked 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 MorrisonAt 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.