Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by James Plaskitt (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 8 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
Topical Questions
- Question
- I welcome the recent reduction in the number of young people not in education, employment or training. However, if access to education maintenance allowance were to be restricted, would that help or hinder making further progress in reducing the number of NEETs?
- Answer
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As I mentioned in previous answers, the policy intervention of the education maintenance allowance has had a wonderful effect on improving the educational attainment and participation rates of pupils, particularly of those from lower income backgrounds post-16. We are continuing with that. We have a very clear policy on ensuring that the EMA will continue, but I am afraid that the Conservative party does not.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 507 c21
- Session
- 2009-10
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- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Education maintenance allowance Children in care Runaway children
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