HC Deb 26 July 1989 vol 157 cc778-9W
52. Mr Alton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many jobs have been created within the area covered by the Merseyside development corporation since its inception.

Mr. Moynihan

Since the Merseyside development corporation was established, 3,500 permanent jobs have been created in the designated area. The corporation's regeneration programme has also led to on site construction jobs of about 1,000 man years work annually.