§ Mr. CrausbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to assist single parents with the costs of further education. [99273]
§ Mr. WicksSingle parents on low incomes are a priority for assistance with further education. They are eligible for tuition fees reimbursement, help from the FE Access Fund, and may also be considered for a free or subsidised child care place. I have today announced a substantial rise in the FE Access Fund and for child care assistance to take effect from 2000–01. In addition, lone parents participating in the New Deal for Lone Parents can also receive financial assistance for training to improve their job-readiness.