§ 78. Mr. Morleyasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will now make arrangements to pay the family allowance in respect of all children in receipt of full-time education.
§ Mr. MarplesNo. Family allowances are already paid for children who continue in full-time education beyond compulsory school-leaving age up to 31st July after their 16th birthday. This covers the majority of children staying on at school. For those continuing their education beyond 16, local education authorities are empowered to make grants to prevent hardship, and these can be more readily adjusted to individual circumstances.