§ 21. Lady Olga MaitlandTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assistance he can give to ensure that children aged 16 years or over are not discouraged from staying on in full-time education. [30093]
§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonWe are already developing a new system of courses and assessment, Higher Still, to give all young people from age 16 the opportunity to study and gain relevant qualifications to the highest standard they can reach.
Financial support is available for this age group through child benefit and bursaries amounting to over £91 million.