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Written question asked by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 6 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 February 2012. It was answered by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Work Experience Programme

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people came off benefits and entered into work as a result of the work experience programme in each month since January 2011.
Answer

Between January 2011 and the end of November 2011 (the latest date for which figures are available) 34,200 claimants undertook a work experience placement. Analysis published on 9 November 2011 showed that 51% of those who started on the programme in January to March 2011 were not in receipt of benefit 13 weeks later.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94478; 540 c870W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Employment schemes Young people
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk