Dependent Children's Benefit

HC Deb 23 November 1953 vol 521 c13

17. Mr. A. Roberts

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether, in cases where benefits are being received under the National Insurance Act, 1946, he will consider the payment of dependent children's benefit for those who are still attending school, but who are beyond the upper limit of the school-leaving age.

Mr. Turton

Dependency benefit is already payable up to the end of July following the 16th birthday for a child who continues full-time attendance at school beyond the upper limit of compulsory school age.

Mr. Roberts

Does the Minister hold out any prospect of this anomaly being removed in the near future?

Mr. Turton

This is not an anomaly. It is in line with the Family Allowances Act. To alter it would, in fact, be to create an anomaly.