HC Deb 17 July 1995 vol 263 c1000W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what steps he is taking to ensure that the benefits system positively encourages claimants to improve their education and training skills. [32772]

Mr. Burt

The benefit rules allow people to improve their education and training skills. For example, people claiming unemployment benefits may study part time, as long as they remain available for and actively seek employment.