§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what Government assistance for employment opportunities in the Welwyn-Hatfield district is available, in view of the level of unemployment in the area.
§ Mr. AlisonThe best way of helping all those who are unemployed in the Welwyn-Hatfield district and throughout the country is to get the economy right. The Government's success in bringing down inflation and providing a sound monetary and fiscal framework has established the basis for a sustained recovery.
In the meantime we are helping all those worst affected by the high levels of unemployment through our considerable range of special employment measures.
§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Employment how much money, in total, he has made available to firms in Welwyn-Hatfield in the form of loans and grants since May 1979.
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§ Mr. AlisonAlthough payments have been made to firms in Welwyn-Hatfield under various special employment measures, I regret the information requested is not readily available.