HC Deb 17 May 2004 vol 421 cc734-5W
Mr. Borrow

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many lone parents in South Ribble have gained work through the New Deal programme. [172140]

Jane Kennedy

320 lone parents in South Ribble have gained work through the New Deal for Lone Parents since the start of the programme in October 1998. Figures for lone parents who have gained work through other New Deal Programmes are not available.