§ Mr. PoundTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what arrangements have been put in place for piloting the new deal for people aged 50 years and over. [94279]
§ Ms HodgeThe New Deal 50plus is an important new package of practical help for people aged 50 and over who are looking for work. It offers: a tax free employment credit of £60 per week paid for up to a year to an individual entering full-time work (£40 for part-time work, 16–30 hours per week); an in-work training grant of up to £750; a personal advice service for the individual to provide help with looking for work.