HC Deb 11 May 1998 vol 312 c4W
Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when his Department will publish the design of the new deal for the long-term unemployed; when he expects the new deal to begin; and if he will make a statement. [40665]

Mr. Andrew Smith

I will publish this month the design document for the New Deal for people aged 25 and over. The New Deal for people aged 25 and over will begin on 29 June.