HC Deb 29 July 1982 vol 28 cc609-10W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average cost of the creation of a new job based upon payments to companies in Scotland under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 in the latest year.

as nurses and teachers in each June since 1979 and table II the numbers of unemployed people in the same area in each May since 1979 who had last worked in the building industry.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

In the financial year 1 April 1981 to 31 March 1982, the average offer of selective financial assistance under section 7 of Industry Act 1972 associated with the creation of a new job was £3,854. Information on regional development grants is not readily available.