HC Deb 14 February 1985 vol 73 cc248-9W
Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Emploment what is his latest estimate of the current price costs in 1983–84 and 1984–85 in England, Scotland and Wales of all income maintenance payments and allowances for which his Department is responsible, distinguishing between the different schemes involved, showing the rates of allowance paid in each case, and also showing the full cost of each scheme, with sub-totals for administration.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The income maintenance and allowances in 1983–84 for which the Department of Employment is responsible, together with the costs of each scheme and sub-totals for administration are as follows:

TSTWCS Employers are reimbursed for compensating employees with 50 per cent. of their normal wages on days lost because of short time working.

YWS 1984–85: Employers entitled to claim £15 pw for up to 52 weeks for each eligible employee engaged. 1983–84 £15 or £7.50 pw depending on total hours worked.

Community Industry

  • 16 year olds—£29.70 pw.
  • 17 year olds—£33.00 pw
  • 18 year olds—£39.30 pw
  • 19 year olds—£43.90 pw

Community Programme Maximum average weekly wage of £60 (to 30.9.84): £63 (from 1.10.84).

Job Release Scheme 1983–84 1984–85
Tax free Taxable Tax free Taxable
£ £ £ £
Full-time
Higher rate 57.75 67.20 60.65 70.55
Lower rate 45.70 54.60 48.00 57.35
Part-time
Higher rate 28.90 33.60 30.35 35.30
Lower rate 22.85 27.30 24.00 28.65

Job Splitting Scheme £750 payable to employers for each job split.

Enterprise Allowance Scheme £40 pw.