Vol. 503 No. 4
44 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of places expected to be available on the student summer jobs scheme in summer 1999; the date from which the scheme will operate; the amount to be paid to participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10324/99]
The students' summer jobs scheme was introduced in 1993 to provide income support for less well-off students who are unable to get summer jobs and who are disqualified from receiving unemployment assistance during the summer holiday period.
This year's scheme was advertised last week and will operate from 1 June 1999 to 31 August 1999. Qualifying students will be allowed to undertake a maximum of 200 hours work with sponsors at a rate of £3 per hour. It is estimated that about 11,000 students will participate this year.
