§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on proposed improvements to the situation of those mature students who have recently forfeited housing benefits. [79851]
§ Angela EagleThere has been no change in the position of mature students. Most full-time students, including mature students, are not entitled to housing benefit, although certain students in vulnerable groups, such as lone parents, can continue to claim this benefit.