HC Deb 03 December 1985 vol 88 cc184-5W
38. Mr. Galley

asked the Paymaster General how many businesses have been established as a result of the enterprise allowance scheme.

Mr. Trippier

Up to 31 October 1985, the latest date for which figures are available, 112,191 people have joined the enterprise allowance scheme. The number of individual businesses assisted is lower than this because some of the businesses are partnerships, co-operatives or limited companies involving more than one enterprise allowance recipient.

73. Mr. Carttiss

asked the Paymaster General if he will take steps to improve the access to training for those on the enterprise allowance scheme.

Mr. Trippier

Both private and public sector training, including the full range of provision under the Manpower Services Commission's training for enterprise programme is available. We have, however, asked the chairman of the Manpower Services Commission to take particular account of the needs of EAS participants in developing proposals for focusing adult training still more sharply on the needs of small firms and on promoting enterprise and self-employment.

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