Employment policy is reserved to the UK Government, which takes the lead on funding and delivery of the New Deal. In Scotland it does this in partnership with the Scottish Executive and contributing organisations.Within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross catchment area, as at end December 2000, 598 young clients have participated in the New Deal for Young People and 697 clients have participated in the New Deal 25+.The town of Wick (and the surrounding rural areas covered by postcode KW1), the Ormlie Housing Estate and the Recruit Sutherland campaign are also benefiting from 'Action Team for Jobs' assistance.