§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked. the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what are the objectives behind the proposal to increase unemployment review activity on young claimants; how his officers propose to encourage a positive attitude and inculcate good working habits; on what basis Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline and the other local Department of Health and Social Security offices have been chosen for the experiment; and whether it will be part of the review work to recommend withdrawal of benefit, or to verify benefit claims;
(2) what are the objectives behind the proposed youth training scheme inquiry by the Social Security Policy Inspectorate; why his Department is to be involved in an experimental exercise interviewing and visiting young people who are not on youth training schemes; and whether it will be part of the review work to recommend withdrawal of benefit, or to verify benefit claims.
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§ Dr. BoysonI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.