§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what steps he has taken to carry out the recommendations of the Social Security Advisory Committee that the DSS reviews the procedures for young people claiming income support.
§ Mr. BurtSocial security administration is subject to continuous review. Procedures for young people are part of this process.
§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what consideration he has given to the recommendation of the Social Security Advisory Committee in its sixth, seventh and eighth reports that the full rate of income support should be restored for young people under 25 years of age living away from home; and what was his conclusion.
§ Mr. BurtWe have studied these reports by the Social Security Advisory Committee. We have no plans to change the level of income support personal allowances paid to people aged under 25 years.