§ Ms. HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what follow-up there is of an employment training trainee who leaves before three months without giving a reason.
§ Mr. NichollsAll trainees leaving employment training from April this year are sent a follow-up questionnaire. This asks a number of questions including whether they have found a job or entered other training.
§ Ms. HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if a trainee who leaves an employment training scheme without having a job, other scheme or college place to go to, is eligible immediately for unemployment benefit.
§ Mr. NichollsAnyone who leaves an ET or other scheme and is entitled to unemployment benefit can start to receive it from the day after any training allowance ends. If entitlement to UB is not established, or has previously been exhausted or disallowed, income support may be payable.