HC Deb 11 June 1985 vol 80 c402W
40. Dr. Marek

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how much greater than the current youth training scheme allowance is the wages council figure for 17-year-olds.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Each wages council fixes its own minimum rates for adults and young workers and some also set rates for more than one category of worker. Rates for 17-year-olds range from £34.11 to £66.60. The current youth training scheme allowance is £26.25 per week.