Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Metcalfe and Julian Sturdy

Monday 5th March 2012 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)]

1. What recent assessment he has made of the outcomes of his Department’s work experience schemes for unemployed people.

[Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (Con)]

17. What recent assessment he has made of the outcomes of his Department’s work experience schemes for unemployed people.

[The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Mr Iain Duncan Smith)]

Work experience is a very positive scheme, and 51% of people are off benefits 13 weeks after starting a placement. I am delighted to tell the House that, notwithstanding the attempts to damage the programme, it remains strong, with another 200 employers, including Airbus and Centre Parcs, wanting to get involved to help young people to gain vital experience of work.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Metcalfe and Julian Sturdy

Thursday 12th January 2012 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)]

10. What steps she is taking to improve road infrastructure.

[Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (Con)]

13. What steps she is taking to improve road infrastructure.