§ Mr. Hawksleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the rates of allowances payable under the job release scheme in Northern Ireland are the same as those which are currently payable in Great Britain; and how many people have benefited from the scheme.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe rates in Northern Ireland are the same as in Great Britain and leaflets containing the revised rates of allowance are now available. The scheme has helped over 4,400 unemployed persons in Northern Ireland to obtain jobs since its inception in 1977. I hope to see many more people take advantage of it.