§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many people were employed by her Department under the new deal for over-25s; and at what cost to public funds in 2001–02. [21680]
§ Ms HewittMy Department has employed 13 members of staff under the new deal for the over-25s during the current financial year. None was based within my executive agencies. New deal recruits take up existing vacancies so extra costs are limited to the subsidy, where appropriate, and any additional training and development which may be needed. The cost of the latter cannot readily be identified.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many people are employed by the Department under the new deal for young people; and at what cost to public funds. [21327]
§ Ms HewittMy Department currently employs six members of staff under the new deal for young people, with a further 12 being employed within my executive agencies. New deal recruits take up existing vacancies so extra costs are limited to the subsidy, where appropriate, and any additional training and development which may be needed. The cost of the latter cannot readily be identified.