HC Deb 21 March 2000 vol 346 cc523-4W
8. Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will estimate the number of Scots who have moved from benefits into work under the New Deal scheme; and if he will make a statement. [114015]

Mr. Wilson

By the end of December 1999, 21,370 young people in Scotland had secured jobs through the New Deal. A further 2,870 people had found work through the New Deal for those aged 25 or over.

19. Mr. Connarty

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people in Scotland have moved into unsubsidised employment as a result of the New Deal; and if he will make a statement. [114027]

Mr. Wilson

At December 1999, 18,300 young people in Scotland have moved into unsubsidised employment as a result of the New Deal. A further 1,700 people have entered into unsubsidised employment in Scotland as a result of the New Deal 25+.

21. Mr. Brady

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the cost of the new deal scheme in Scotland. [114029]

Mr. Wilson

Up to the end of January 2000 the cost of New Deal scheme for Young People, in Scotland, was £45 million.