§ Mr. Richard Pageasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been created by the enterprise allowance in the three test areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonAt the end of November, 1,606 people were in receipt of the enterprise allowance in the five areas in which the enterprise allowance scheme is being tested. A number of these people have taken on staff to assist with the running of their businesses.