§ Mr. BercowTo ask the President of the Council (1) how many people have been employed by his Department in each of the last three years under(a) the New Deal for Young People, (b) the New Deal for the Over 50s and (c) the New Deal for Lone Parents; and at what cost, listed by category, to public funds; [44923]
863W(2) how many people employed by his Department under the New Deal for Young People in each of the last four years have subsequently (a) found unsubsidised employment for more than 13 weeks and (b) returned to jobseeker's allowance or other benefits. [44904]
§ Mr. Robin CookMy department has employed one person under the New Deal for Over 50's; who is now a permanent member of staff. This was at no additional cost to my Department. My Department has not yet employed a member of staff under the New Deal for Young People or the New Deal for Lone Parents.