§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what description is used by his Department to identify the allowance to those aged under-25 years who participate in an education, an environment task force or a voluntary sector option of the New Deal; and what statutory basis governs this allowance. [30042]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithYoung people participating in the Full-Time Education and Training option of the New Deal for 18–24 year olds will receive a training allowance; those in the Voluntary Sector or Environment Task Force option may receive either a training allowance or a wage paid by the organisation for which they are working. Training Allowances are payable under Section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973.
§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is the source of funding for the allowance for the under-26 year olds participating in an education, an environment task force or a voluntary sector option of the New Deal. [30044]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithThe New Deal for 18–24 year olds will be financed from the Windfall Levy on the excess profits of the private utilities.