§ Mr. Montgomeryasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will announce the result of the review of the rates of allowance payable under the job release scheme.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonFollowing the review of the rates of allowance under the job release schemes the allowances which will apply as from 6 April 1981 are as follows:
For disabled men aged 60 to 63:
£59 a week, taxed, for married applicants with a dependent wife whose net income from all sources does not exceed £11 a week.£47.50 a week, taxed, for all other applicants.For men aged 64 and women aged 59:
£50.50 a week, tax free, for married applicants with a dependent husband or wife whose net income from all sources does not exceed £11 a week.£40 a week, tax free, for all other applicants.Leallets showing the revised rates of allowances will be available shortly.