Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Child Benefit – 12 November 1985

The text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Child Benefit on 12th November 1985.

Mr. Michael Forsyth Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many families have been disallowed child benefit for children over the age of 16 years because they are educating them at home; and whether he has any plans to change this position.

Mr. Major The figures requested are not available although the numbers are thought to be small. Child benefit may be payable for a child over 16, when the child is not attending a recognised educational establishment, if the special educational arrangements have been authorised by the local authority. There are no plans to change these requirements.