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Written question asked by Jim Murphy (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2015. It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Young People: Government Assistance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what financial support his Department provides to 18 and 19 year olds in employment who have never attended college or university.

Answer

18 and 19 year olds who are working fewer than 16 hours per week may be entitled to out of work benefits. In areas where Universal Credit has been rolled out, 18 and 19 year olds who are on a low income or out of work may be entitled to claim Universal Credit.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
227221
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Government assistance Young people
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk