HC Deb 21 October 1985 vol 84 cc33-4W
Mr. Nellist

asked the Paymaster General when, and to what level, he intends to raise the allowance paid to trainees on the youth training scheme.

Mr. Trippier

The allowance for trainees on the youth training scheme was increased on 1 September this year to £27.30 per week, and this will be the rate for first year trainees after the introduction of our new two-year scheme in April next year; the allowance for trainees in their second year will be £35 per week.