§ Ms. ShortTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment under what circumstances 16 and 17-yearolds in receipt of the YTS bridging allowance will be able to pursue a part-time education course, similar to the 21-hour rule without losing the allowance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CopeThe YTS bridging allowance will be paid for a maximum of eight weeks in any 12-month period to young people who have lost a job or a previous YTS place. To be eligible for the allowance young people must apply for a YTS place, make themselves available for interviews when required and be prepared to start on a YTS course762W at any time. Subject to those conditions young people may, if they wish, pursue a part-time education course while receiving the allowance.