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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Anne Moffat (Labour). It was answered by Ann McKechin (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2009 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Unemployment (East Lothian)

Question
What assessment he has made of the level of support to long-term and recently unemployed people in East Lothian constituency.
Answer

We are giving people across Scotland real help now by offering greater support to help them to move back into employment. We have invested £1.3 billion in Jobcentre Plus services to ensure that those looking for work receive individual support, and an additional £0.5 billion to guarantee more help for people who are unemployed for six months or more.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
489 c896 
263301 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Unemployment (East Lothian)
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Scotland Unemployment
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk