HC Deb 02 November 1992 vol 213 cc96-7W
Ms. Short

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how the training bonus paid to an unemployed person participating in employment training at the completion of their course is taken into account when assessing a subsequent claim for income support from that person; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Burt

Any payment not exceeding £200 received as a training bonus is disregarded. The whole of any bonus payment in excess of this amount is treated as capital but would only affect entitlement to benefit if the total capital held is more than £3,000.