HC Deb 29 January 1987 vol 109 c351W
Mr. Sheerman

asked the Paymaster General what has been the gross and net cost of the enterprise allowance scheme in each year of its operation and as a total to the most recent date.

Mr. Trippier

Gross and net costs of the enterprise allowance scheme in each year of its operation since its introduction nationally in August 1983 are as follows:

Gross million Net million
1983–84 25.0 7.8
1984–85 79.6 23.9
1985–86 108.6 33.8
1986–871 105.3 33.5
Total 318.5 99.0
1 To December.