§ Mr. David ShawTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what national insurance arrangements have been made for community action participants.
§ Mr. HagueCommunity action which was announced in the Budget statement on 16 March will commence on 27 July. Participants will not be liable to pay national insurance contributions while they are taking part in this new work experience project. Furthermore, their future contributory benefit entitlement will normally be protected by the award of "approved training" credits.