§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will make a statement on the progress of the enterprise allowance scheme announced in the House on 13 November 1981; and whether he has any plans to expand the scheme.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonTake-up of allowances in the five pilot areas has been encouraging, but until the results of the pilot trials have been evaluated no decision will be taken about expanding the scheme.