§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the financial position of his parents affects the eligibility of an unemployed student for social security benefit.
§ Mr. O'MalleyStudents on advanced courses who during vacations are unable to obtain employment may claim supplementary benefit in the same way as any other unemployed person over 16. Any parental contribution assessed by the local education authority to the student's maintenance is taken into account so far as it relates to maintenance during vacations.