§ Mr. Fisherasked the Paymaster General (1) what is the latest estimate of the cost of the advertising campaign for the restart scheme (a) nationally and (b) in Stoke-on-Trent;
(2) what estimates he has of the proportion of advertising for the restart scheme in relation to (a) each employer who makes a positive commitment to take part in the scheme and (b) each employee participating in the scheme;
(3) how many employers have made a positive commitment to take part in the restart scheme.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Fisherasked the Paymaster General what is the latest estimate of the cost of the restart scheme (a) nationally and (b) in Stoke-on-Trent.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe estimate that in 1986–87 the restart programme will cost about £53 million. The estimated cost in Stoke-on-Trent which was one of the pilot areas is £260,000.