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Written question asked by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Thursday, 10 May 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scotland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will estimate the number of Scots on benefits who have found employment under the New Deal scheme. - Inc figures.
Answer

Mr. Alexander: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will estimate the number of Scots on benefits who have found employment under the New Deal scheme. [153128] Mrs. Liddell: The New Deal has been a resounding success in Scotland with over 48,000 people going into jobs as a result of their participation in the New Deal for Young People, New Deal 25+, New Deal for Lone Parents and New Deal 50 plus.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c372-3W; 153128
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Employment Scotland New deal schemes
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk