HC Deb 18 November 1986 vol 105 c172W
80. Mr. McLoughlin

asked the Paymaster General how many people have so far benefited under the enterprise allowance scheme.

Mr. Trippier

The enterprise allowance scheme has by the end of September 1986, enabled 177,685 previously unemployed people set up in self-employment. This figure includes 3,331 people who entered the pilot scheme between January 1982 and July 1983.