§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Paymaster General whether 17 and 18-year-old full-time agricultural workers are eligible for the young workers scheme; arid what instructions he has given to his officials in Yorkshire and Humberside on this matter.
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§ Mr. LangPayments under the young workers scheme can be made in respect of 17 and 18-year-olds in agricultural employment as for those in other employment provided the rules and conditions of the scheme are met. Departmental instructions reflect this.