HC Deb 22 October 1998 vol 317 c1189W
15. Mr. Burden

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the progress of the new deal in the west midlands. [55108]

Mr. Andrew Smith

The New Deal for 18 to 24 year olds has made a promising start throughout the country and in the West Midlands over 14,000 young people have started on the path to employment.