To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many 18 to 25-year-olds in Wales are in full-time work, training, education or on the environment task force as a result of their participation in the New Deal. [82101]

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many 18 to 25-year-olds in Wales are in full-time work, training, education or on the environment task force as a result of their participation in the New Deal. [82103]

The latest information indicates that, under the New Deal for 18–24 year olds, some 3,800 young people have found work, over 1,300 are in full-time education and training, almost 700 are on the Environment Task Force, and some 400 are improving their employability through work with the Voluntary Sector.Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.