Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 29 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 November 2001. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Thursday, 29 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated into the impact of the New Deal for the over 50s on levels of employment and benefit take-up amongst the over 50s. - Includes list of research of new deal 50 plus. Copies of published reports can be found in Library.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated into the impact of the new deal for the over 50s on levels of employment and benefit take-up among the over 50s. [11594] Mr. Nicholas Brown: Although there has been a considerable amount of research into benefit take-up by pensioners, there is none which has been specifically targeted at the over 50s. Research of new deal 50 plus has been commissioned. The research reports (with dates where published) are: Evaluation of new deal 50 plus: qualitative evidence from clients: first phase--July 2000 Evaluation of new deal 50 plus: qualitative evidence from ES and BA staff: first phase--August 2000 Evaluation of new deal 50 plus: qualitative evidence from ES and BA staff: second phase--March 2001 Evaluation of new deal 50 plus: qualitative evidence from clients: second phase--March 2001 Evaluation of new deal 50 plus: Research with Individuals (Wave 1)--September 2001 Evaluation of new deal 50 plus: Research with Individuals (Wave 2)--September 2001 Evaluation of new deal 50 plus: qualitative evidence from clients: third phase--November 2001 Evaluation of new deal 50 plus: Summary Report. Copies of the published reports can be found in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11594; 375 c1143W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Employment Employment schemes Older workers Social security benefits Research Take-up New deal for 50 plus
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk