§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for Employment how long applicants for the enterprise allowance scheme in Portsmouth and Hampshire currently have to wait on average before being granted an appointment at the initial information seminar.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkPotential applicants for the enterprise allowance scheme in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area wait on average one to two weeks to attend an information session. No separate information is available for the Portsmouth area.