HC Deb 08 November 1983 vol 48 c97W
57. Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to alleviate the escalating level of long-term unemployment in the 13anff and Buchan district council area.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The Government's economic strategy is aimed at creating a lasting increase in output and employment. In the short term the community programme provides temporary employment for long-term unemployed adults. At 28 October, the latest date for which information is available, 78 places had been approved in Banff and Buchan.

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