§ Mr. HayesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment under what circumstances support from the access to work scheme will be available to disabled people taking part in the New Deal programme for disabled people. [44410]
§ Mr. Alan HowarthAccess to Work will be available for disabled people taking part in the New Deal for Disabled People in the same way and under the same conditions as for any other disabled people. Where an application is made before taking up employment or within 6 weeks of starting employment there will, of course, be no cost sharing.