HC Deb 23 July 1985 vol 83 c509W
31. Mrs. Clwyd

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what provision is planned for the financial support of 16 to 19-year-olds in full-time education.

64. Mr. Terry Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about financial provision for 16 to 19-year-olds.

Sir Keith Joseph

Young people in non-advanced full-time education have traditionally been regarded as primarily dependent on their parents for financial support until their 19th birthday. Parents receive child benefit in respect of such children, and in addition local education authorities have discretionary powers to pay grants and allowances to those in need.