§ Mr. Lyellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will provide child benefit for pupils who remain in secondary education beyond their 19th birthday.
§ Mr. NewtonWe have no plans to do so, but I will draw my hon. Friend's suggestion, which would cost £5 million to £6 million a year, to the attention of the review team which is considering benefits for children and young people.
§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any changes to propose to the child benefit system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe child benefit system is within the terms of the review which my right hon. Friend is conducting of provision for children and young people.