§ 43. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to introduce the scheme suggested by the West Riding County Council Education Committee, details of which are in his possession, whereby young people who, because they are unable to find work, decide to enrol on the industrial training course pilot scheme; and if he will ensure that social benefits are paid to these young people for the duration of the course.
§ Mr. DeanI understand that the West Riding County Council began this part-time course on 6th October. Young persons attending the course who are aged 16 years or over can claim supplementary benefit provided they are registered and available for work. Unemployment benefit would depend on satisfaction of the ordinary conditions in each case.