§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what definition is used by the Department of Economic Development of permanent post for the purposes of assessing applications under the travel-to-interview scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ViggersThe job must be expected to last for more than one year.
§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many applications have been made under the travel-to-interview scheme operated by the Department of Economic Development; how many of these have been rejected on grounds that the posts applied for were not permanent ones; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ViggersFrom its introduction in October 1986 until the end of December 1987, a total of 1,508 applications were made under the travel-to-interview scheme. Forty-four applications were rejected on the grounds that the posts applied for were not permanent ones.