§ Ms. ShortTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security whether 18 to 25-year-old claimants who participate in employment training and who are living in board and lodgings are exempt from the restrictions and the time limits that would normally apply to board and lodging payments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydFinancial limits on board and lodging payments apply to all claimants receiving income support. The restrictions that apply to boarders under 25 do not apply to those who participate in employment training.