HC Deb 10 May 2001 vol 368 cc372-3W
Mr. Alexander

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will estimate the number of Scots on benefits who have found employment under the New Deal scheme. [153128]

Mrs. Liddell

The New Deal has been a resounding success in Scotland with over 48,000 people going into jobs as a result of their participation in the New Deal for Young People, New Deal 25+, New Deal for Lone Parents and New Deal 50 plus.

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