HC Deb 12 March 2001 vol 364 c441W
Mr. Denis Murphy

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many 18 to 24-year-olds in Wansbeck have entered(a) voluntary work, (b) work experience, (c) education and training and (d) unsubsidised employment through the New Deal in the last year. [153137]

Ms Jowell

Figures for the period January 2000 to the end of December 2000 for the constituency of Wansbeck show the following numbers of young people participated in New Deal:

Number
Starts to New Deal 457
Starts to Options 129
of which:
Employment 28
Full Time Education and Training 42
Voluntary Sector 35
Environment Task Force 24
Unsubsidised Employment 295

Note:

All options include an element of work experience and training