§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what support from within the community is available to lone parents under the age of 18 years who are unable to gain support from their own family or his Department.
§ Mr. Peter LloydLone parents under age 18 are eligible for income support from this Department subject to the normal rules. Lone parents were not affected by the general withdrawal of entitlement to income support from 16 and 17-year-olds. Young lone parents can also claim other benefits such as family credit, housing benefit, child benefit and one parent benefit provided that they fulfil the conditions of entitlement. A lone parent under age 18 may also be able to obtain help of other kinds from local authorities and voluntary organisations.