Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 13 February 2006.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what percentage of New Deal leavers in Beverley and Holderness have gained sustained unsubsidised employment.
The available information is in the table.
Programme | Percentage |
---|---|
New Deal for Young People | 56 |
New Deal 25 plus | 29 |
New Deal for Lone Parents | 30 |
Notes:
1. A measure of job sustainability is not available for new deal 50 plus and new deal for partners.
2. Information on new deal for disabled people is not available at constituency level.
3. For the purposes of new deal for young people and new deal 25 plus, a job is regarded as sustained if a person gaining a job through these new deals does not claim jobseeker's allowance for at least 13 weeks after gaining employment.
4. Since October 2005, employment sustainability for those participating on new deal for lone parents, which is a voluntary programme, has been measured through the Work and Pensions Longitudinal Study. If a job gained through the programme lasts at least 13 weeks, it is regarded as sustained. A measure of sustainability was not available prior to October 2005.
5. Figures are to August 2005.
Source:
Department for Work and Pensions Information Directorate.
Yes2 people think so
No0 people think not
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