HC Deb 29 March 1994 vol 240 cc692-3W
Sir Ralph Howell

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of participants in(a) North Norfolk Action, (b) job clubs, (c) workstart and (d) Government-organised or funded work experience schemes found subsequent employment as a result of joining the scheme, after the first six months of the scheme starting.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The information is as follows: North Norfolk Action 12.8 per cent. from the work experience element and 2.3 per cent. from attendance at a series of caseload interviews; job clubs 63 per cent.

Figures for workstart are as yet unavailable; the scheme, which began in July 1993, provides subsidies for 12 months to employers who recruit eligible long-term people. Figures are also unavailable for community action, through which work experience is currently provided. This scheme also began in July 1993, and information on the number of leavers who obtain jobs is collected Ihree months after the date of leaving.