HC Deb 27 May 1988 vol 134 c370W
Mr. Devlin

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster at what level of hourly remuneration the threshold for jobs is to be regarded as being created for the purposes of regional development grant.

Mr. Atkins

In determining the number of jobs to be provided by a project for the purposes of regional development grant, the Secretary of State takes account of all the circumstances of the case, including whether the published criteria of the scheme are met; whether remuneration is by commission or salary/wages, or both; and the rates of pay. There is no particular threshold in relation to the rates of pay.