§ Q102. Mr. Hardyasked the Prime Minister what priority Her Majesty's Government give to those areas of the United Kingdom, including the parish of Dalton in the Wentworth constituency, where scarcely any young people are in normal employment.
§ The Prime MinisterIn order to promote new employment opportunities in areas such as the Rotherham and Mexborough travel-to-work area, in which the hon. Member's constituency lies, these areas have been designated as assisted areas and qualify for regional incentives. Also, assistance is available nationally under the various special employment and training schemes operated by the Department of Employment many of which are particularly designed to assist young people.