§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Employment if a trainee employed under the youth training scheme is paid full reimbursement for travel and lodging costs when the employment is away fom his normal place of residence; and if any other allowances are also paid when costs are incurred by the trainee.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonYoung people can take part in the youth training scheme as either employees or trainees. The conditions of service for those who are employees are a matter for their employers. The cost of lodgings for trainees who have to live away from home is met, but their allowance of £25 per week is reduced by up to £8.35. Travel costs between lodgings and the place of training in excess of £4 a week are also met. In addition, trainees can get help to travel home at weekends.