HC Deb 31 July 1984 vol 65 cc153-63W
Mr. Hanley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Richmond and Barnes or in the geographical areas which correspond most closely with that constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 2,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Mark Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the borough of Newport or in the geographical area which corresponds most closely with that borough; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 4,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Westminster, North or in the geographical areas which correspond most closely with that constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 3,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Dr. Twinn

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Edmonton, or the geographical areas which most closely correspond to the constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 3,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits of flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Ealing, North; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 2,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

I would refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Mid-Norfolk (Mr. Ryden) on 30 July.

Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the Cannock and Burntwood constituency or in the geographical areas which correspond most closely therewith; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 8,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Sumberg

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Bury, South or in the geographical area which corresponds most closely with that constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 6,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow -backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Gwilym Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Cardiff, North or in the geographical area which corresponds most closely with that constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 7,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Coombs

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the Swindon constituency or in the geographical areas which correspond most closely with that constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 6,500, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Evennett

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Erith and Crayford; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 2,500, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Lawler

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Bradford, North or in the geographical area which corresponds most closely with that constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 10,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular are a for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Sir Hugh Rossi

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green or in the geographical area which corresponds most closely with that constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 2,500, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from Tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Colin Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in Herefordshire; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 3,500, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from Tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Amess

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the area which corresponds most closely with Basildon parliamentary constituency; what was the average cost per person supported under each measure; and what plans he has to direct more resources into the area.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 3,500, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from Tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Measure £
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

I would refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Mid-Norfolk (Mr. Ryder) on 30 July.

Mr. Hargreaves

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures by scheme in the geographical area which corresponds most highly with the constituency of Hyndburn; what is the average cost per person supported under each measure; and what plans he has to increase assistance of this kind in the north-west region of England.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 3,500, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

I refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply to my hon. Friend the member for Mid-Norfolk (Mr. Ryder) on 30 July.

Mr. Whitfield

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Dewsbury or in the Dewsbury travel-to-work area; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 7,500, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Merchant

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne, Central, or in the geographical area which corresponds most closely with that constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 7,500, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Best

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Ynys Môn; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 3,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Measure £
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Neale

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Cornwall, North; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 2,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mrs. Peacock

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Batley and Spen, or in the geographical areas which correspond most closely with that constituency; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 9,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Measure £
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Waller

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of persons benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the of Keighley jobcentre area; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Some 7,000, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of people benefiting from special employment and training measures at the latest available date in the constituency of Leicester East; and what is the average cost per person supported under each measure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

[pursuant to his reply 26 July 1984]: Some 10,500, although because of the various bases on which local information is collated, an unknown proportion will be in areas outside my hon. Friend's constituency. The following costs are national averages based on the latest information and estimates and where appropriate include assumptions about periods of participation on schemes and the number of supervisors employed. They do not take into account savings in the payments of benefits or flow-backs to the Exchequer from tax and national insurance. The cost in any particular area for a particular scheme may vary from the national average.

Estimated average cost per person supported under the measure
Measure £
Community Industry 2,330
Community Programme 2,840
Enterprise Allowance Scheme 1,934
Job Release Schemes 3,250
Job Splitting Scheme 750
Temporary Short-time Working Compensation Scheme 495
Young Workers Scheme 560
Youth Training Scheme 1,800

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