HC Deb 14 February 1989 vol 147 c153W
73. Mr. Skinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many redundant miners have been interviewed in relation to the restart scheme; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

The information is not available.

93. Mr. William Powell

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many long-term unemployed have been offered help under the restart programme to date; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

Since 1 July 1986, just over 5 million interviews have taken place under the restart programme, of which just under 90 per cent. have resulted in an offer of positive help. It is not possible to state the number of people who have been interviewed, as some will have been interviewed more than once.