§ 16. Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the operation of the enterprise allowance scheme.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkI am very encouraged by the way the enterprise allowance scheme is operating. As at 19 June 1984 the scheme had assisted nearly 40,300 unemployed people to create their own jobs. In addition, evidence suggests that, on average, for every 100 businesses set up under the scheme another 50 jobs have subsequently been generated.
§ 39. Mr. Porterasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many businesses are supported by the enterprise allowance scheme at the latest available date.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe information is not available in the form requested. However, on 19 June 1984 some 34,600 people were receiving the enterprise allowance. The actual number of businesses supported will be lower as some participants will have set up in partnership.
§ 56. Mr. Hayesasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement about the future of the enterprise allowance scheme.
§ 69. Mr. Hirstasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the future of the enterprise allowance scheme.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkResponse to the enterprise allowance scheme has been very encouraging and we are looking urgently at the future funding of the scheme. An announcement will be made as soon as possible.