§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will take steps to amend the rules under which an unemployed man who takes on a private course of training at his own expense is no longer entitled to benefit.
§ Mr. DeanUnemployment benefit is not payable for any day on which the claimant, whatever the reason, cannot be deemed to be available for work. The decision is for the independent adjudicating authorities on the facts of the individual case, but I am writing to my hon. Friend to explain the general position.