HC Deb 31 March 1987 vol 113 cc462-3W
27. Miss Boothroyd

asked the Paymaster General how many people have been called for interview under restart to date; and what percentage have gone on to receive full-time employment as a result.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

By 12 February 1987, 1,291,038 people had been called for interview of whom 1,003,644, had been interviewed. We have no means of knowing precisely what proportion have gone on to full time employment as a result.

36. Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Paymaster General how many people have been submitted for a job or training placement under restart; and what percentage were actually offered a job or placement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

By 12 February 1,003,644 people had been interviewed under the restart programme. We have no means of knowing precisely how many have since found jobs or other opportunities, such as training, which might lead to employment. However, 74 per cent. of participants agreed to pursue the offer made to them at their restart interview.

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