§ Ms. MowlamTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated number of 16 and 17-year-olds who since the September 1988 changes to general income support entitlement have continued to be entitled to income support in their own right.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 28 April 1989]: The information requested is not available.
§ Ms. MowlamTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated number of school leavers affected by the September 1988 changes removing general income support entitlement and guaranteeing a YTS place and training allowance.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 28 April 1989]: The only available information about summer school leavers affected is the number who were receiving extended child benefit. The highest figure between September and December 1988 was 621.