I propose to take Questions Nos. 170, 171 and 186 to 199, inclusive, together.
The feasibility of compiling the information requested by the Deputy for the years 1997 to 2008 is being established. I will supply the Deputy with whatever information is readily available in the near future. In responding to Question No. 111 of 8 December 2009 relating to the Local Employment Service Network, statistical information as of 4 December 2009 was provided. It is now possible to provide details for the full year. As at 31 December 2009, activity for the year can be summarised as: a total of 29,787 new clients registered for services with the Local Employment Services Network; and a total of 12,315 were placed in employment or self-employment or have progressed into training or education. Those clients who have not yet been placed into employment, education or training form part of the Networks Active Caseload. The Active Caseload refers to those clients who are actively working with an Local Employment Service Mediator who is supporting them through vocational and career guidance and support; are in the process of entering or re-entering employment; or are identifying and progressing into a suitable educational or training programme within the context of an agreed career plan.