HC Deb 07 July 1986 vol 101 cc15-6W
Mr. Sheerman

asked the Paymaster General on the basis of the second postal follow-up survey of past participants on the community programme, in respect of those long-term unemployed community programme entrants that were in employment at the time of the survey, and for the following three standard eligibility by age groups, 18 to 20 years, 20 to 24 years, and 25 and over years, if he will provide the number and percentage that were (a) male and (i) married and (ii) single, separated, divorced, or widowed and (b) female and (i) married and (ii) single, separated, divorced, or widowed; and for each latter group and subgroup if he will provide the number and percentage that were working full-time or part-time: (I) while on the programme and (II) at the time of the follow-up survey.

Mr. Lang

Due to the necessity for computer analysis this question cannot be answered immediately. I will, however, reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.