Written question asked by Lord Lilley (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Bradley (Labour) on Thursday, 24 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: Whether the Parent Plus pilot schemes to help lone parents obtain work have been cancelled.

Answer: Mr. Lilley: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security whether the parent-plus pilot schemes to help lone parents obtain work have been cancelled. [10306] Mr. Keith Bradley: The Government launched their new deal for lone parents on 21 July. This will provide help with moving into work, for initially up to 40,000 lone parents in England, Scotland and Wales. From October 1988, help will be offered to half a million lone parents whose youngest child is over five.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 10306; 298 c747W;298 c745W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Employment Pilot schemes Lone parents New deal for lone parents Parent plus