European Social Fund

Mr. Kilfedder
asked the Secretary of State for Employment how much money from the EEC Social Fund has been allocated to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively.

Mr. John Fraser
It is estimated that during the period 1st January 1973 to date allocations from the Fund to England, Wales and Scotland amount to £27·8 million, £7 million and £12·5 million respectively. Separate allocations to Northern Ireland amount to £8·6 million.