HC Deb 10 March 1987 vol 112 cc129-30W
Ms. Clare Short

asked the Paymaster General how many individuals have participated in the enterprise allowance scheme in each year since 1979.

Mr. Trippier

The enterprise allowance scheme was piloted in five areas between February 1982 and July 1983 and introduced nationally in August 1983. The numbers participating from 1982 until 1987 were:

Number
February 1982—July 1983 (pilot scheme) 3,331
August 1983—March 1984 27,629
April 1984—March 1985 46,037
April 1985—March 1986 60,036
April 1986—February 1987 176,330
1 Provisional