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New Deal figures
28/02/2002
Figures released today show the number of people at different stages of the New Deal processes in Scotland, the equivalent figures for Great Britain, and the different routes they have followed.
The statistics give summary information up to the end of December 2001.
The figures show:
Employers
- The number of employers signed up to New Deal by the end of December 2001 was 14,180 in Scotland and 92,330 in Great Britain.
NEW DEAL 18-24
Jobs
- Since the New Deal scheme began, 40,200 young people in Scotland have gone into jobs from New Deal compared to 348,000 across Great Britain. In December 2001, 500 in Scotland, and 3,700 in Great Britain entered jobs.
- Of the 40,200 entering jobs in Scotland, 30,500 were sustained, of which 27,900 were unsubsidised.
Participants
- There were 84,200 starts on New Deal in Scotland by the end of December 2001. Of these, 74,400 clients have left the programme, leaving 9,800 participants still on New Deal. This compares to 80,500 participants in New Deal in Great Britain.
- Of the 9,800 participants in New Deal 18-24 at the end of December in Scotland, the majority 5,300 (54%) were on the New Deal Gateway, 2,600 (27%) were on options and 1,900 (19%) were on follow through.
Destinations
- Of the 74,400 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 3,700 in January 2002, a fall of 4 per cent in the last year, similar to that in Great Britain as a whole.
NEW DEAL 25+
For the last time, the data this month for the original and enhanced ND25+ programmes are given in separate tables. Future statistics for both programmes will be combined in tables B1 to B4, while table D1 will be discontinued. This combining of data is convenient given that, (i) there are now fewer than 1,000 clients on the original programme and (ii) a full range of statistics for the enhanced programme became available last month. This change is also being implemented at GB level.
Jobs
- Since the New Deal 25+ scheme began, 9,500 people in Scotland have gone into jobs compared to 94,500 across Great Britain. Around 300 and 1,800 jobs were gained in December 2001 in Scotland and Great Britain, respectively.
- Of the 9,500 entering jobs in Scotland, 7,600 were in sustained employment of which 5,700 were unsubsidised.
Participants
- There were 47,900 starts on New Deal 25+ in Scotland by the end of December 2001. Of these, 40,500 clients left the programme, leaving 7,400 participants (including 950 still on the original programme). This compares to 64,200 participants in New Deal in Great Britain.
- 22% of participants in New Deal 25+ in Scotland are aged over 50 years and 77% of clients are male.
- Of the 7,400 participants in New Deal 25+ at the end of December 2001 in Scotland, the majority, 71%, were on the Advisory Process and 6% were in subsidised employment.
Destinations
- 49% of all leavers from the Advisory process return to claiming JSA without taking up a New Deal opportunity. This compares to 44% in Great Britain.
Client Group
- Long term unemployment (over 25s who have been unemployed for 18 months or more) in Scotland was 10,200 in January 2002, a fall of 30 per cent in the last year, compared to 28% for Great Britain as a whole.
NEW DEAL 50+
- Since its launch in April 2000, New deal 50+ has achieved 7,300 positive job outcomes in Scotland. This compares to 59,900 jobs secured in GB. Around 200 and 1,700 jobs were gained in December in Scotland and GB, respectively.
Client Group
- The number of people in Scotland aged 50+ and unemployed for over 6 months, was 7,800 in January 2002. This was a fall of 16% in the last year.
NEW DEAL FOR LONE PARENTS (DATA TO END NOVEMBER 2001)
Jobs
- In Scotland, 14,500 clients in the New Deal for Lone Parents have gone into jobs, compared to 139,500 jobs across Great Britain.
Participants
- Since the scheme began, 20,700 people have left NDLP leaving 10,100 participants, compared to 106,600 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 March 2002. The latest update showing data to the end June 2001 was reported in October 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
- Evaluation of New Deal for Young People in Scotland: Phase 2, Policy Studies Institute.
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.statistics@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
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.
