HC Deb 02 February 1982 vol 17 c100W
22. Mr. Wolfson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether the Manpower Services Commission has made efforts to help unemployed people set up their own businesses.

Mr. Alison

Under the enterprise allowance scheme operated by the Manpower Services Commission, unemployed and redundant workers living in certain areas who intend to set up businesses of their own can qualify for a grant of £40 a week. The commission also provides a number of training courses designed to help unemployed people who want to set up their own business.