HC Deb 26 November 1986 vol 106 c249W
Mr. Colvin

asked the Paymaster General if he will make the enterprise allowance available to those working in agriculture.

Mr. Trippier

The enterprise allowance is available to all unemployed people who can fulfil the eligibility conditions of the enterprise allowance scheme. Currently 4 per cent. of scheme participants are engaged in businesses in agriculture and horticulture.