HC Deb 06 May 1982 vol 23 cc140-1W
Mr. McTaggart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many jobs in Glasgow currently are being supported by job protection and job creation schemes; and if he will supply a breakdown.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

[pursuant to his reply, 27 April 1982, c. 270.]: Information is not available in the precise form requested. The following table shows the numbers covered in Glasgow city by each of the special employment and training measures listed at the latest available dates.

Numbers Covered Date
Youth Opportunities Programme 5,350 28 February 1982
Community Enterprise Programme 1,400 31 March 1982
Community Industry 349 8 April 1982
Job Release Scheme 769 8 April 1982
Temporary Short Time Working Compensation Scheme 749 27 April 1982

Note:

The Temporary Short Time Working Compensation Scheme figure relates to the number of potentially redundant jobs being safeguarded by the Scheme in Glasgow City.