New Deal (Hansard, 15 April 2002)

§ 20. Dr. Pugh
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what percentage of new deal leavers have entered sustained unsubsidised jobs. [45031]

§ Mr. Nicholas Brown
Up to January 2002, 56 per cent. of young people leaving the new deal for known destinations entered sustained, unsubsidised jobs. In addition, research shows that an equivalent proportion of those leaving for unknown destinations also move into work.

§ 31. Linda Gilroy
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the New Deal for Lone Parents. [45045]

§ Mr. Nicholas Brown
The New Deal for Lone Parents is a long-term investment, making a real difference to the lives of lone parents and their children. Over 300,000 lone parents have benefited from the help and support offered through the new deal, and over 130,000 of these have found work.