Written question asked by Lord Rowlands (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 1998. It was answered by Lord Howarth of Newport (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 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 places were allocated to each district and region under the supported employment programme in 1997-98; and what is the estimated number of places for 1998-99; and what increase has been budgeted in the revenue grant for each disabled employee in sheltered workshops for 1998-99; and what allowance has been made for inflation. - Including text of letter from Leigh Lewis of the Employment Service and figures.

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