§ Mr. Spellerasked the Paymaster General if he will extend the period of eligibility for entry to the young workers scheme from 31 March until 30 September.
§ Mr. LangNo, but the new workers scheme, proposed by the Chancellor in his Budget statement, will from 1 April provide help to under 21-year-olds in their first year of employment by giving employers a positive financial incentive to recruit them.