WHEELS TO WORK SCHEME

Early day motion 533, tabled 19 July 2010 by Steve Pound (Labour). Signed by 24 members.

That this House notes the moped loan scheme for young people known asWheels to Work which has traditionally received cross-party support; further notes that in the current economic climate it is more important than ever that young people have access to employment, education and training opportunities; further notes that the low cost of providing small motorcycles to jobseekers can more than offset the cost to the Exchequer of leaving young people economically inactive and claiming benefits; and calls for the Government to actively consider how it can facilitate and support individual Wheels to Work scheme efforts to gain stable funding, so enabling them to continue to provide this invaluable and cost-effective service.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.