HC Deb 07 February 1984 vol 53 c550W
29. Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he is taking to give help to young people from poorer families who wish to remain in full-time study.

Sir Keith Joseph

Child benefit is payable for as long as young people remain in full-time non-advanced education up to the age of 19, and local education authorities have discretionary powers to pay maintenance allowances in cases of need.

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