Jim O'Keeffe
Question:758 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of people on the back to work scheme and the cost involved for each of the years from 1996 to 1998. [2015/99]
Written Answers. - Emplyment Support Services.
The number of participants on the back to work allowance and the cost involved for each of the years requested is as follows:
|
Participants |
Cost |
|
|
£m |
||
|
1996 |
16,145 |
39.25 (estimated) |
|
1997 |
21,101 |
57.39 (estimated) |
|
1998 |
24,253 |
63.77 (estimated) |