§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many young people within his Department have been employed under the New Deal arrangements.[60375]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyAs of 18 November 1998, 8 vacancies have been identified and 2 New Deal jobseekers have been employed in the Northern Ireland Civil Service under the New Deal programme's Employment Option for 18-24 year olds. The identification of further vacancies suitable for New Deal jobseekers is ongoing and more appointments are expected to follow.
§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what estimate she has made of the number of people taken on under the New Deal arrangements by non-departmental bodies in receipt of financial support from her Department. [60521]
§ Mr. IngramI shall write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.