§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many jobs have been created in the city grant area of the Dearne valley since the commencement of the city grant schemes.
§ Mr. BaldryThere are three city grant projects in the Dearne valley currently under construction. As yet, no permanent jobs have been created, although it is expected that up to 400 will be created later this year following the completion of one of the projects and a further 1,800 when all three schemes are finished.
In addition, between 60 and 100 jobs have been created during the construction period.