Written question asked by Henry Smith (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 September 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 September 2013. It was answered by Mark Hoban (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 September 2013 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Child Benefit
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what alternative support is available to families when young people undertaking apprenticeships no longer qualify for child benefit.
- Answer
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We do not provide an alternative to child benefit when a family no longer qualifies for it. Apprentices aged under 19 are paid at least £2.65 per hour (increasing to £2.68 per hour on 1 October). Depending on their income, families may qualify for additional support such as housing benefit or working tax credit. The young adult may qualify for benefits or additional support in their own right, depending on their circumstances.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 168179; 567 cc655-6W
- Session
- 2013-14
- Subjects
- Child benefit Apprentices
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2023-11-27 10:55:12 +0000
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