HC Deb 16 January 1987 vol 108 cc335-6W
Sir Dudley Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will appoint new members of the Independent Broadcasting Association Board to replace those who have retired.

Mr. Mellor

As soon as possible.

who have been sent letters out but have not yet attended interviews and (d) the numbers who have left the register (i) without any response to the programme and (ii) subsequent to interview and counselling.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

[pursuant to his reply, 14 January 1987, c. 52]: The latest figures are for the period up to 11 December 1986. They are contained in the table. The numbers of those who have ceased to claim benefit include those who cease to do so for reasons unconnected with Restart. We do not know how many people who cease to claim benefit do so because they have found work or training or how many of those did so as a result of Restart.