Written question asked by Terry Rooney (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 November 1996. It was answered by Eric Forth (Conservative) on Monday, 18 November 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: How many of the job outcomes achieved by Project Work participants since inception of the scheme were (a) full-time permanent employment, (b) part-time employment, (c) self-employment and (d) temporary employment. - Inc fact that a detailed statistical survey is being carried out. The results of this will be available at the end of 1997.

Answer: Mr. Rooney: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many of the job outcomes achieved by project work participants since inception of the scheme were (a) full-time permanent employment, (b) part-time employment, (c) self-employment and (d) temporary employment. [4431] Mr. Forth: Early results show that 20 per cent. of those who enter the pilot find a job before they complete the process. Further information is not yet available. A detailed statistical survey is being carried out on a sample of leavers from project work and this will provide information on these, and other, issues. The results of this survey will be available at the end of 1997.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4431; 285 c414W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Employment Employment schemes Part-time employment Temporary employment Take-up Self-employed Project Work