To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many former Remploy workers who wish to establish a social enterprise have received working capital from his Department as part of the transitional support arrangements.

In Stage 1, the Government made a package of expert support available, up to the value of £10,000, to assist employee led groups in the development of their bids.

This fund is not available for the purpose of meeting working capital requirements; it is the responsibility of each bidder to secure appropriate funding to support their proposal.