§ Mr. GreenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how much had been spent from public funds on the new deal for 18 to 24 year-olds by 30 September. [56045]
§ Mr. Andrew Smith[holding answer 26 October 1998]: Expenditure brought to account on the new deal programme for 18–24 year olds by 30 September was £100.9m. Of this £43.6 million has been spent on preparation, implementation and marketing, the remaining £57.3 million is operational programme costs.