To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the proposed timetable is for the roll-out of contracts awarded under the Pathways to Work scheme. (106413)

[holding answer 30 November 2006]: By the end of the year, the Pathways to Work programme will be operating in around 40 per cent. of the country, delivered by Jobcentre Plus. For the remaining 60 per cent. we intend that Pathways will be delivered primarily through contracted providers, from the public, private or voluntary sectors. This will be done in two phases, the first of which will be completed by October 2007. We intend that Phase 2, containing the remaining districts, will be rolled out by April 2008.