§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will bring forward proposals to relax the operation of paragraph 7 (2) of the Conditions of Entitlement Regulations in so far as the 21-hour rule affects mature students.
§ Mrs. ChalkerAs I explained to the hon. Member in reply to his Question on 29 January—[Vol. 16, c.451], we are keeping under review the detailed provisions of these regulations. This includes the effect of the 21-hour rule on people aged 21 and over.