HC Deb 16 April 1996 vol 275 cc391-2W
Mr. Rooney

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what assistance is available from her Department for unemployed persons wishing(a) to start their own business and (b) to become self-employed. [24814]

Mr. Paice

Help for unemployed people wishing to become self-employed or to start their own business is provided through training for work. The Department also contributes to the work of the Prince's Youth Business Trust which helps disadvantaged young people aged 18 to 29 to set up in business through the provision of grants and loans.