§ Paul HolmesTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) how many people have entered the employer option under the New Deal for Young People in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement; [114476]
(2) how many people have entered the full-time education and training option under the New Deal for Young People in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement. [114486]
§ Mr. Nicholas BrownThe information requested is in the table:
New Deal for Young People New Deal Option Full-time education and training option Employment option January to December 1998 28,800 13,800 January to December 1999 36,200 15,700 January to December 2000 25,600 12,300 January to December 2001 18,500 9,200 January to December 2002 18,800 8,400 Source:
New Deal Evaluation Database.