HC Deb 01 December 1993 vol 233 c597W
Ms Short

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has for changing the 21-hour rule; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Burt

The 21-hour rule enables unemployed claimants in receipt of income support to follow part-time education and training courses while continuing their search for work. We have no plans to change this rule.