HC Deb 08 February 1983 vol 36 cc336-7W
60. Sir Philip Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many inquiries about the Government's job-splitting scheme have been received; and how many applications to participate have been made.

Mr. Alison

About 3,700 inquiries have been received at the Department's headquarters alone since the scheme opened on 3 January. In addition, numerous inquiries have been made at regional offices since the scheme was first announced. So far, 70 applications have been made.