§ 66. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Minister of National Insurance if he is aware of the hardship caused to families by the lack of family allowances where there are boys and girls over the age of 16 still in full-time education; and whether he will consider taking steps to amend the law accordingly.
§ Mr. PeakeNo. I understand that the maintenance allowances that local education authorities are empowered to grant to pupils over school age remaining in full-time education are usually increased when the age of 16 is reached