Ivan Yates
Question:155 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the anomaly which exists for participants on VTO scheme courses who will not receive the training allowance increase of £25 per week being paid to people on FÁS courses (details supplied); the reason this allowance is not payable to these participants; the steps, if any, he will take to ensure this anomaly is rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12510/99]