§ Mrs. Ray Michieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has undertaken any assessment of the impact of the reduction in the lodging allowance for YTS trainees who are obliged to take up placements away from their home in rural areas such as Argyll and Bute; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangThe Manpower Services Commission is currently reviewing the funding of YTS including living away from home allowances. Any particular problems in certain parts of Scotland will be taken into account in the review.
Employees in employment September Census of Employment (thousands) Ayr TTWA Girvan TTWA Cumnock and Sanquhar TTWA Industry (1980 SIC) 1981 1984 1981 1984 1981 1984 O Agriculture, forestry and fishing 1.0 0.8 0.4 0.3 0.8 0.7 1 Energy and water supply 0.6 0.4 0.0 0.0 4.2 3.1 2–4 Manufacturing 8.9 8.3 0.9 0.8 3.8 3.2 5 Construction 2.0 2.0 0.1 0.1 0.6 0.8 6–9 Services 33.1 23.3 1.6 1.5 5.0 4.7 TOTAL 43.6 34.8 3.0 2.7 14.3 12.5