§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what proposals he has to review the mandatory link between income support benefit eligibility and willingness to take a youth training place; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BurtSubject to the normal rules, income support is payable to those who are not required to be available for work. We also provide the safety net of income support for those seeking work or training who are at risk of hardship. We have no plans to change this policy although we continue to monitor closely the delivery of benefit.