HC Deb 05 May 1981 vol 4 c23W
Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons were, in March 1981, supported in employment in the Consett and Stanley travel-to-work area by the temporary short-time working compensation scheme.

Mr. Peter Morrison

In the Consett travel-to-work area, which comprises the Consett and Stanley employment office areas, 247 potentially redundant employees were being supported by the temporary short-time working compensation scheme in March 1981.