§ Mr. Concannonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proportion of jobs promoted in 1980 have been converted into permanent jobs.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerDuring 1980, the Department of Commerce in Northern Ireland offered selective financial assistance to firms which would, it was estimated, eventually provide 5,545 new jobs. By the end of 1931, about 33 per cent. of these jobs had been created and others will be created as the projects promoted in 1980 build up to peak employment. Up-to-date information on employment in projects promoted by the local enterprise development unit could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
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