HC Deb 13 January 1994 vol 235 cc265-6W
Mr. Dafis

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of entrants to the business start-up scheme who were receiving income support immediately previous to entry remained in business for at least 18 months.

Miss Widdecombe

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to him on 16 December at column858.

Including overtime (per cent.) Excluding overtime (per cent.)
Staffordshire 36.4 43.7
Warwickshire 29.6 35.6

Source: New Earnings Survey.