§ Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many new jobs have been created over the last three years in the area covered by the Bothwell constituency; and what proposals he has to create more jobs in the immediate future.
(2) how many new jobs have been created over the last three years in the North Lanark employment area; and what proposals he has to create more jobs in the immediate future.
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§ Mr. Alexander FletcherComprehensive information in the form requested is not available. However, new jobs associated with offers of selective financial assistance for the period 1 May 1979 to 30 June 1982 totalled 4,031 in North Lanarkshire travel-to-work-area—908 in Bellshill and Uddingston employment office areas. One of the aims of the recently announced Motherwell integrated project will be to assist the creation of jobs in this area.