To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people in each age group have been placed in employment through the Local Employment Partnership scheme in the last six months. (278262)

[holding answer 8 June 2009]: Figures for people moving into work through the Local Employment Partnership scheme by age group are not available.

Jobcentre Plus's administrative records show that more than 100,000 people were helped into work through Local Employment Partnerships in the six months from November 2008 to the end of April 2009.