§ 33. Jacqui SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what progress is being made to secure employer involvement in the new deal for the young unemployed. [68905]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithI am delighted that almost 40,000 employers have signalled their support for New Deal by signing Employer Agreements. These agreements are leading to real job opportunities for unemployed young people, over 57,000 of whom have found work through New Deal.