§ 65. Mr. RiddickTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the progress of the enterprise allowance scheme.
§ Mr. CopeSince the enterprise allowance scheme began in 1982 more than 320,000 unemployed people have been helped to start their own business. A total of 102,500 places are available this year. Although this figure is likely to be exceeded, a total of 110,000 places will be available next year.