HC Deb 07 September 2004 vol 424 cc111-2WS
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Maria Eagle)

I have, on behalf of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, written to the Chairman of Remploy approving the 2004–05 and 2005–06 performance and resources agreement targets between the Department and the company. The targets have been negotiated by the chief executive of Jobcentre Plus on behalf of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. The targets for 2004-05 are: a total of 1,400 progressions from Remploy factories or Interwork to mainstream unsupported employment; Remploy Ltd will keep within an average cost per supported employee of £10,500; the company will achieve a gross margin (sales less cost of materials) figure of £60.5 million; the company's employee development time will be at least 5 per cent.

The full agreement for 2004–05 has been placed in the Library.