§ 36. Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the practice of withholding payment of family allowances on children sent to List "D" and other schools in Scotland under a supervision order from a children's hearing.
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§ Mr. DeanThis is in accordance with Section 11(1)(a) of the Family Allowances Act 1965. Family allowances are intended for families with children. When a child is sent to a List "D" or other school it is legally removed from parental control and the separation from the family is likely to last for a substantial period. In these circumstances it is not appropriate that family allowances should remain in payment.