Written question asked by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 November 1998. It was answered by Andrew Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 November 1998 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many disabled job seekers have (a) sought help under the New Deal, (b) found suitable programmes and (c) moved on to permanent employment or longer-term training. - Figures given.

Answer: Sir Peter Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many disabled job seekers have (a) sought help under the New Deal, (b) found suitable programmes and (c) moved on to permanent employment or longer-term training. [59078] Mr. Andrew Smith: Government Statistical Service figures of people with disabilities show that, to the end of August 1998, (a) 19,880 have entered New Deal, (b) 360 have entered the Voluntary Sector Option, and 280 have entered the Environment Task Force Option, (c) 1,090 have moved from Gateway to the Subsidised Employment Option and 2,100 have signed-off to start unsubsidised jobs and 940 participants have entered the Full-Time Education and Training Option.

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