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NEW DEAL FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN SCOTLAND: STATISTICS TO END SEPTEMBER 2001

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This is the latest News Release in a monthly series, giving summary information up to the end of September 2001. Information is given on the numbers of people at different stages of New Deal processes in Scotland, the equivalent figures for Great Britain, and the different routes that they have followed.

Employers

The number of employers signed up to New Deal by the end of September 2001 was 13,900 in Scotland.

NEW DEAL 18-24

Jobs

Since the New Deal scheme began, 38,400 young people in Scotland have gone into jobs from New Deal compared to 333,200 across Great Britain. In September 2001, 1,200 in Scotland, and 8,800 in Great Britain entered jobs.
Of the 38,400 entering jobs in Scotland, 29,100 were sustained, of which 26,600 were unsubsidised.

Participants

There were 80,100 starts on New Deal in Scotland by the end of September 2001. Of these, 70,000 clients have left the programme, leaving 10,000 participants still on New Deal. This compares to 86,800 participants in New Deal in Great Britain.
Of the 10,000 participants in New Deal 18-24 at the end of September in Scotland, the majority 5,100 (51%) were on the New Deal Gateway, 3,000 (30%) were on options and 2,000 (19%) were on follow through.

Destinations

Of the 70,000 leavers, 40% went into unsubsidised employment, 14% to other benefits, 22% to other known destinations and 24% to unknown destinations.
10% of leavers for unsubsidised employment leave before having an initial interview, 54% leave during Gateway, 19% leave from an option and the reminder, 17% leave from Follow Through.

Client group

Youth unemployment (18-24s unemployment for 6 months or more) in Scotland was 2,900 in October 2001, a fall of 3 per cent in the last year, compared to 8 per cent in Great Britain as a whole.

NEW DEAL 25+ (pre-April 2001 entrants)

From late March 2001 the New Deal 25+ was extended and enhanced to provide clients with access to a greater and more tailored range of support and provision. Eligibility has been extended to include those who have been claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance for 18 months. A table showing starts (Table D1) on the enhanced programme is included in this release.

Tables B1 to B4 show participation and outcomes for those joining ND 25+ before 26^th March 2001. As such there are no new starts shown in these tables, and the figures on activity and outcomes relate solely to those entering the programme prior to 26^th March 2001. A separate set of tables will be introduced over the coming months showing participation and outcomes from the enhanced 25+ New Deal programme, starting with Table D1.

Jobs

Since the New Deal scheme began, 6,900 people in Scotland have gone into jobs compared to 74,800 across Great Britain. Around 100 and 600 jobs were gained in September 2001 in Scotland and Great Britain, respectively.
Of the 6,900 entering jobs in Scotland, 5,500 were in sustained employment of which 4,200 were unsubsidised.

Participants

There were 36,700 starts on New Deal 25+ in Scotland up to the start of the enhanced 25+ programmed on 26^th March 2001. Of these, 35,300 clients left the programme, leaving 1,400 participants still on the original programme. This compares to 17,400 participants in New Deal in Great Britain.
24% of participants in New Deal 25+ in Scotland are aged over 50 years and 86% of clients are male.
Of the 1,400 participants in New Deal 25+ at the end of September 2001 in Scotland, the majority, 60%, were on the Advisory Process; 4% were on Training for Work and 6% were in subsidised employment.

Destinations

55% of all leavers from the Advisory process return to claiming JSA without taking up a New Deal opportunity. This compares to 49% in Great Britain.

Client Group

Long term unemployment (over 25s who have been unemployed for 18 months or more) in Scotland was 10,900 in October, a fall of 28 per cent in the last year, similar to that for Great Britain as a whole.

NEW DEAL 25+ (April 2001 entrants onwards)

Table D1 shows entrants to the enhanced programme in April 2001. Over the coming months new tables will be introduced showing participation and outcomes from the enhanced 25+ New Deal programme.

Participants

The re-engineered New Deal 25+ was introduced in late March 2001 and in its first six months of operation, 7,400 clients have started the programme in Scotland. This compares to 63,900 in GB.

NEW DEAL 50+

Within the first eighteen months of its operation, New deal 50+ has achieved 6,300 positive job outcomes in Scotland. This compares to 51,200 jobs secured in GB. Around 360 and 3,000 jobs were gained in September in Scotland and GB, respectively.

Client Group

The number of people in Scotland aged 50+ and unemployed for over 6 months, was 7,700 in October. This was a fall of 18% in the last year.

NEW DEAL FOR LONE PARENTS (DATA TO END AUGUST 2001)

Jobs

In Scotland, 9,700 clients in the New Deal for Lone Parents have gone into jobs, compared to 96,800 jobs across Great Britain.

Participants

Since the scheme began, 12,500 people have left NDLP leaving 10,100 participants, compared to 104,500 participants across Great Britain.

GLASGOW EMPLOYMENT ZONE (DATA TO END JUNE 2001)

Fifteen Employment Zones were established in April 2000 in areas of GB with persistently high unemployment. Employment Zones target participants aged 25 years and over who have been receiving income-based JSA for 12 months plus or 18 months plus. Participation is mandatory. The Glasgow Employment Zone targets those unemployed for 18 months or more.

Statistics for the Glasgow zone are updated every six months with the next update due in February 2002. The latest update showing data to the end June 2001 was reported last month and can be found at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/stats/bulletins/00120-00.asp

Information at a UK level can be obtained from the DfEE statistical first release at http://www.dss.gov.uk/asd/emp_zones/emp_zones.html.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

New Deal for 18-24 Year Olds: Survey of Participants. New Deal Evaluation Report No. 1. KPMG Consulting, commissioned by Department for Employment and Learning.
New Deal Pilot for 25+: Survey of Participants. New Deal Evaluation Report No. 2,. KPMG Consulting, commissioned by Department for Employment and Learning.
Employment Service Research and Development Reports:

ESR94 Joint claims for JSA – Quantitative Survey Stage 1 – Potential Claimants.
ESR98 Workless Couples: Modelling Labour Market Transitions.
ESR99 Evaluation of New Deal 50 plus – Qualitative Evidence from Clients:Third Phase.
ESR100 The Impact of the 26 Week Sanctioning Regime.
ESR101 New Deal for Lone Parents Evaluation: A Qualitative Survey of Lone Parents on Income Support.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The Department for Work and Pensions New Deal statistical first release for GB and the regions, "New Deal for Young People and Long Term Unemployed aged 25+" can be accessed from the URL, www.statistics.gov.uk/press_Release/CurrentReleases.asp

Alternatively, contact John Sweeney, ELLD, EWW: 2, Scottish Executive, Meridian Court, 3^rd Floor, Cadogan Street, Glasgow G2 6AT. Telephone 0141-242-5490. Email:labour-market@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.

New Deal Policy Design

More detailed information on the New Deal policy design can be found on the internet. The address of the New Deal website is: www.newdeal.gov.uk.

Details on criteria for early entry to New Deal are described in the News Release dated 29 June 2000: New Deal for Unemployed People in Scotland: Statistics to end April 2000, at the URL, http://www.scotland.gov.uk/stats/bulletins/00002-00.asp

Notes for News Editors

The New Deal for the Young Unemployed was introduced nationally on 6 April 1998. The New Deal for the Long-term Unemployed was launched throughout the country on 29 June 1998.

Employment policy is reserved to the UK Government, which takes the lead on the funding and delivery of the New Deal. In Scotland it does this in partnership with the Scottish Executive and contributing Scottish organisations, many of whom provide New Deal services under contract or provide funds and other resources, including training funds, to enhance the quality of New Deal at local level.

Further notes for News Editors can be found in the News Release dated 29 June 2000, at the URL, http://www.scotland.gov.uk/stats/bulletins/00002-00.asp^`

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NEW DEAL FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN SCOTLAND: STATISTICS TO END SEPTEMBER 2001

NEW DEAL 18-24

NEW DEAL 25+ (pre-April 2001 entrants)

NEW DEAL 25+ (April 2001 entrants onwards)

NEW DEAL 50+

NEW DEAL FOR LONE PARENTS (DATA TO END AUGUST 2001)

GLASGOW EMPLOYMENT ZONE (DATA TO END JUNE 2001)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

FURTHER INFORMATION

New Deal for Young People (New Deal 18-24) – data for Scotland and GB

New Deal 25+ - data for Scotland and GB

New Deal for Lone Parents – data for Scotland and GB

New Deal Policy Design

Notes for News Editors