HL Deb 01 July 1997 vol 581 c15WA
Earl Russell

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which Ministers are accountable for decisions on whether to update the youth training allowance and the youth training bridging allowance.

The Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment (Baroness Blackstone)

I am responsible for the youth training bridging allowance overall, and for the youth training allowance in England. Responsibility for the youth training allowance in Scotland and Wales lies with the respective Secretaries of State.