§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what estimate he has made of the expenditure on the New Deal for those aged over 50 years in 1999–2000; and what is his estimate for 2000–01. [115077]
§ Ms JowellI have been asked to reply.
New Deal 50 plus was introduced in nine selected areas in October 1999. Forecast expenditure for 1999–2000 is £1.7 million. The New Deal for 50 plus will be available nationally from 3 April 2000 with estimated expenditure for 2000–01 set at £16.1 million from the Windfall Tax and a further £102 million set aside within this Department's Annually Managed Expenditure to cover Employment Credits.