§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what consideration he is giving to the introduction of a single benefit for 16 to 19-year-olds; and if he will give an assurance that such a proposal would not be introduced until after public consultation.
§ Mr. Peter Morrison[pursuant to his reply; 12 June 1981, c. 232]: I have nothing to add to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Northampton, North (Mr. Marlow) on 28 April.—[Vol. 3, c. 634–35.]