§ Mrs. McKennaTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what assessment he has made of the extent to which the New Deal for young people will help people into self-employment. [18769]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithWe are designing a comprehensive programme of help for young people who want to start their own business which will come on stream in June 1998. Advice will be available from day one of the Gateway. There will be specific help including advice, support and monitoring by providers with expertise in this area and the opportunity to carry out660W test-trading and to undertake relevant, high quality training.