§ 6. Mr. Russell BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the most recent figures on the take-up of the new deal in Scotland. [121877]
§ Dr. ReidTake-up of the New Deal in Scotland is good. 1,700 people joined the New Deal for Young People in February, bringing the number of starts to 48,400 since the introduction of the programme.
§ 7. Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the impact of the new deal on employment in Clydebank and Milngavie. [121878]
§ Dr. ReidThe New Deal is making a significant impact, with employment in Scotland at its highest level since 1966.
§ 9. Mr. Jim MurphyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had about the application of New Deal programmes in Scottish football clubs. [121880]
§ Dr. ReidI have regular discussions about the New Deal. The New Deal is good news for all jobseekers including those who want to work within football clubs. Hearts, Hibernian, Kilmarnock, Dunfermline, Raith Rovers, Dundee, Livingston, Ross County and Dumbarton Football Clubs participate in the New Deal as employers.