§ Mr. BrazierTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many young people received funding for driver training courses under the New Deal between 1 January and 30 September 2000; and how many passed their tests. [146052]
§ Ms Jowell[holding answer 22 January 2001]We do not collect detailed statistics on the number of young people who received funding for driver training courses under the New Deal. Support for driving lessons is one of
554Wwhich have levels of literacy and numeracy below that expected of an average 11-year-old. The results are contained in the following tables.
many forms of discretionary support advisers can offer young people on an individual basis if that will help them find a job.