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Written question asked by Brian Iddon (Labour) on Monday, 23 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 January 2006. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 January 2006 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


New Deal/Workstep

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to extend (a) New Deal for Disabled People and (b) Workstep to help people back into work; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Contracts for the New Deal for Disabled People and WORKSTEP are now being extended, where necessary, to 31 March 2007. We are currently considering the future of this provision alongside the range of disability employment programmes to ensure they reflect current needs and support our proposals in the Welfare Reform Green Paper.We will consult our key stakeholders later in the year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
46018; 442 c440-1W;442 c440-1W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Disability Employment schemes Workstep New deal for disabled people
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk