HC Deb 24 May 1990 vol 173 c319W
Ms. Short

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) whether unemployed claimants who are solely in receipt of unemployment benefit and are available for and actively seeking work can study part time on courses of advanced education and higher education; and if he will make a statement;

(2) whether unemployed claimants who are on income support and available for and actively seeking work can study part time on courses of advanced education; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

Yes. Claimants may continue to receive both unemployment benefit and income support whilst studying part time provided they satisfy the availability for work and actively seeking work conditions.