§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what assistance New Deal participants aged over 25 years and unemployed for more than two years will receive during the period before their six month placement begins. [19180]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithWe are currently considering the detailed design of the new deal for people aged 25 years or over and unemployed for two years or more. We will make an announcement as soon as possible.