HC Deb 03 May 1988 vol 132 c362W
59. Mr. Tredinnick

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many long-term unemployed have been offered help under the restart programme since its inception.

Mr. Lee

Since 1 July 1985, some 3.5 million interviews have taken place under the restart programme, of which just under 90 per cent. have resulted in an offer of positive help being made.