NEW DEAL FOR SKILLS AND THE 16 HOUR RULE

Motion Text

That this House notes the Chancellor's announcement of the New Deal for Skills; welcomes the proposed relaxation of restrictions on those who are aged 19, studying full-time for a Level 2 or 3 qualification, and already claiming benefits; notes, however, that the 16-hour housing benefit rule will still penalise many thousands of young homeless people wishing to return to study; and supports the Foyer Federation's call for the removal of the 16-hour rule.