§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how long former students who have recently graduated with a professional or technical qualification are enabled to draw supplementary benefit without the requirement of applying for unskilled labour before the allowance 88W is terminated under the four-week rule.
§ Mr. DeanGraduates and other skilled workers are normally given, if necessary, three months in which to seek employment appropriate to their qualifications and are then interviewed. If unemployment appears to have been prolonged unreasonably, benefit may be withdrawn after four weeks notice.