HC Deb 18 November 1986 vol 105 cc158-9W
13. Mr. Patchett

asked the Paymaster General what is the average weekly wage payable under the community programme.

Mr. Lee

Community programme participants are paid wages which reflect the local rate for the job. Managing agents and sponsors of projects are reimbursed for wage costs up to a maximum average of £67 per participant per week. This was raised from £63 on 1 April 1986 and is kept under review.

62. Mr. Eastham

asked the Paymaster General what proportion of people leaving the community programme obtain a permanent job.

Mr. Lee

The results of the latest survey of former community programme participants show that 54 per cent. of those responding had had at least one job within 10 months of leaving the community programme. About 30 per cent. of respondents obtained a job or training immediately on leaving.