§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many people are employed by the Department under the new deal for young people; and at what cost to public funds. [21316]
§ Mr. LeslieThere are at present three new deal placements between the ages of 18 and 24 within the Cabinet Office costing an average of £17,833 (which is940W made up of basic salary, Employers National Insurance and Pensions Contributions). Taking into account available subsidies this figures reduces to £15,523 per placement.
The Cabinet Office has subsequently employed three new deal placements over the age of 24 on a permanent contract through open and fair competition.