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Mr. Cryer
asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has yet completed his review of the temporary short time working scheme; whether the scheme will be extended; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Jim Lester
The annual review of the temporary short time working compensation scheme and other special employment and training measures has not yet been completed. A decision about the future of the scheme will be announced as soon as possible before 31 March 1980.