§ Mr. RooneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment in what circumstances a claimant participating in a part-time education or training course will not be required to attend the compulsory work experience element of project work; and, where such attendance is, required, what protection will be afforded to the claimant's rights in respect of course attendance. [18752]
§ Mr. Forth[holding answer 4 March 1996): Claimants who are participating in part-time education and training will not be exempted, for that reason, from the requirement to attend project work for a 21-hour week. Providers of work experience will be required, however, to tailor the pattern of hours in order to accommodate the claimant's studies.