HC Deb 12 March 1992 vol 205 c660W
Mr. Meacher

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to alter or remove the access to income support and housing benefit of students who take a year out from their studies.

Miss Widdecombe

Students who temporarily suspend their studies should normally look to the education system for support. Those in vulnerable groups may qualify for income support and housing benefit. We have no plans to change the present arrangements.

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