HC Deb 06 February 1989 vol 146 c483W
19. Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on financial support available to 16 and 17-year-olds.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

We are monitoring the effects of the reformed social security structure on all groups, including 16 to 17-year-olds. This monitoring is now in progress.